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Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63vsSternglas Naos XL

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Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
IslanderIslander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
MSRP $429
Naos XL
SternglasNaos XL
MSRP $237

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-6338mm
Naos XL42mm
Power Reserve
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
Naos XL
Water Resistance
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63200m
Naos XL50m
MSRP
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63$429
Naos XL$237

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
47mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Engraved screw-in back
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Miyota 9U15
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$237

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What people say

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Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63

The Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63 is praised for its screw pins, milled scissor clasp, and embossed ceramic bezel, offering excellent specifications for its price. Owners note its better alignment compared to some alternatives and appreciate its design inspiration. Overall, owners rate the Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63 highly for its build features and value.

Sternglas Naos XL

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL for its versatile Bauhaus design, domed sapphire crystal, and value, with some finding its larger size comfortable and refined for its price. However, opinions are split on its aesthetic appeal, with one owner finding the hands and face underwhelming, while others appreciate the minimalistic dial. The date font is noted as too small to be useful by one owner, and the stock strap is generally considered basic or prone to wear. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a Miyota movement running fast and another noting +13 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL highly for its Bauhaus aesthetics and affordability, despite some reservations about the movement and strap.

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