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Islander Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263vsNodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

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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
Sector II Pilot - DLC
NodusSector II Pilot - DLC
MSRP $675

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26334mm
Sector II Pilot - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
Sector II Pilot - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26350m
Sector II Pilot - DLC100m
MSRP
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263$329
Sector II Pilot - DLC$675

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
34mm
38mm
Thickness
37mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
TMI NH36 (day/date)
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$329
$675

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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.

Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC for its beautiful, comfortable tool watch design, highlighting its thin 11.7mm case, box sapphire crystal, and DLC coating. Its textured dial center and satin sunburst perimeter are noted as complementary, with the neon green lume described as long-lasting. The build quality, weight, movement, and look are consistently commended, and the date display is considered appropriately sized. The bi-directional bezel action is described as perfectly balanced, and the bracelet with its proprietary quick adjust is a significant highlight. Accuracy is reported as great, and the watch is considered excellent value at $625. However, one owner expressed general dissatisfaction, and the red "SECTOR" text on the copper dial is noted to blur and lack contrast. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC highly for its exceptional build quality and value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and well-executed design elements.

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