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

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Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
IslanderIslander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
MSRP $329
AQUAMATIC
FarerAQUAMATIC
MSRP $875

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26334mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26350m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263$329
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
34mm
38.5mm
Thickness
37mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$329
$875

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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.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

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