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Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63vsGrand Seiko SBGH347

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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
SBGH347
Grand SeikoSBGH347
MSRP $7,300
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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.

Grand Seiko SBGH347

The Grand Seiko SBGH347 is lauded for its refined 37mm Ever-Brilliant Steel case, impressive Zaratsu polishing, and classy ice-blue dial inspired by frozen waterfalls. Its Hi-Beat 9S85 movement is a significant draw, and the framed date window is preferred over a cyclops. Reviewers note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustment or a quick-change system, and some wished the 13.3mm thickness was slightly thinner on the compact case. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGH347 for its elevated finish and value, with the Hi-Beat movement being a significant draw.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-6338mm
SBGH34737mm
Power Reserve
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
SBGH34755h
Water Resistance
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63200m
SBGH347100m
MSRP
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63$429
SBGH347$7,300

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Engraved screw-in back
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
9S85
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
55h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$7,300

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