Which is cheaper, the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 or the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323?

At MSRP the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 is the cheaper of the two at $329, against $449 for the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 — a $120 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 or the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323?

The Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 wears larger at 42mm versus 34mm for the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 or the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323?

The Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263.

What movement does the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 run compared to the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 uses the Seiko NH38.

Side by side

Islander Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263vsIslander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

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

Islander Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

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MSRP $329

Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

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MSRP $449

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26334mm

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm

Power Reserve

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263—

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323—

Water Resistance

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26350m

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m

MSRP

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263$329

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH38

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$329

$449

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What people say

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Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

Owners widely praise the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 for its exceptional value at $329, with many highlighting the striking pale blue dial and its suitability for semi-formal wear. Specific points of appreciation include the attractive case shape, the dial's texture, and the visibility of the blue hands. On balance, owners rate the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.

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Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

Owners widely praise the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 for its stunning radiant blue dial and red seconds hand, with some noting its resemblance to a luxury model. The watch is frequently cited as offering excellent value for its price. Some owners express a dislike for the circle/triangle logo, while others appreciate the availability of both 38mm and 43mm size options. Overall, owners rate the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

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