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Islander Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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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
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26334mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26350m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263$329
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
34mm
38mm
Thickness
37mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$329
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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