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Citizen ATTESAvsIslander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,195
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
IslanderIslander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
MSRP $395

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA40.6mm
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,195
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.6mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Material
Super Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
H145
Miyota 2070
Type
Solar
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$395

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What people say

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Citizen ATTESA

Citizen ATTESA is widely praised for its advanced features like satellite GPS and solar charging, nearly indestructible Duratect finishing, and a competitive price point for its capabilities. Owners consistently highlight the durable Super Titanium case and sapphire crystal, with one noting no scratches after three years. The integrated bracelet is generally found comfortable, featuring double-hinged links and convenient micro-adjustment systems, though some find the titanium bracelet feels light or flimsy and the clasp has limited adjustment. Reviewers and owners point to the beautiful brushed angled lugs and mix of brushed and polished facets on the case, along with applied hour markers with polished edges on the dial. However, the finishing on the hands is considered a weak point by one owner, with rough edges visible at certain angles, and some find certain dial elements like city names and offset rings redundant.

Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

The Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 is lauded for its appealing color and 38mm size, with owners calling it a keeper. Reviewers and owners alike praise its impressive specifications for the price and good finishing. However, some owners express a desire for a date complication, and one owner found the 38mm size too small, despite preferring smaller watches. The bezel is noted to be mineral crystal, not sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 highly for its value and wearability, with the primary praise centering on its color and compact dimensions.

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