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Seestern Sub 300 V4vsIslander Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18

Q: Which is cheaper, the Seestern Sub 300 V4 or the Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18?

At MSRP the Seestern Sub 300 V4 is the cheaper of the two at $10, against $429 for the Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18 — a $419 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which is bigger, the Seestern Sub 300 V4 or the Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18?

The Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18 wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Seestern Sub 300 V4 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Q: What movement does the Seestern Sub 300 V4 run compared to the Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seestern Sub 300 V4 uses the Seiko NH35A and the Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18 uses the Seiko NH36.

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Seestern Sub 300 V4

Sub 300 V4

MSRP $10

Islander Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18

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MSRP $429

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sub 300 V442mm

Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-1843mm

Power Reserve

Sub 300 V441h

Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18—

Water Resistance

Sub 300 V4200m

Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18200m

MSRP

Sub 300 V4$10

Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18$429

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Thickness

13mm

14mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Finish

Brushed + Sandblasted

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Caseback

Solid screw-down

Engraved screw-in back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Double Domed

AR Coating

Underside

Yes

Dial Color

Orange

—

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

Japan Lume (blue glow)

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

Seiko NH36

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$10

$429

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What people say

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Seestern Sub 300 V4

Owners widely praise the Seestern Sub 300 V4 for its terrific fit and finish and surprising little touches at its $179 price, noting top-notch case, dial, bezel, and crystal. The bracelet is considered nice enough for the price point, and the watch is powered by the solid and reliable Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners report that the polished sides of the case show signs of wear. Overall, owners rate the Seestern Sub 300 V4 highly for its excellent case, dial, and bezel finishing at the price.

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Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18

Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18 owners praise its $300 value, noting the double-domed AR sapphire crystal and embossed ceramic bezel. The 43mm size is appreciated, and the NH36 movement offers hand-winding and hacking. On balance, owners rate the Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18 highly for its substantial feel and feature set at the price point.

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