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Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63vsOrient M-Force AC0L

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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
M-Force AC0L
OrientM-Force AC0L
MSRP $605

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-6338mm
M-Force AC0L45mm
Power Reserve
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
M-Force AC0L40h
Water Resistance
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63200m
M-Force AC0L200m
MSRP
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63$429
M-Force AC0L$605

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
45mm
Thickness
13mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
52mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Engraved screw-in back
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
F6727
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$605

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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.

Orient M-Force AC0L

Orient M-Force AC0L owners widely praise its robust build, distinctive neo-retro design, and excellent value, with many highlighting its mirror and satin finishing that enhances its angular case. Reviewers and owners alike commend its modern specifications, including a sapphire crystal and ISO certification for shock resistance and anti-magnetism, positioning it as a durable beater watch. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +3/-2 seconds per day and another noting +12 seconds per day, while some find the stock bracelet's quality and clasp disappointing. Low-light legibility and lume are considered poor by some, and a wobbly crown has been reported by a few owners. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient M-Force AC0L highly for its durable construction and unique design at its price point.

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