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Islander Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18vsIslander Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259

Q: Which is cheaper, the Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18 or the Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259?

At MSRP the Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18 is the cheaper of the two at $429, against $499 for the Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259 — a $70 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: What movement does the Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18 run compared to the Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18 uses the Seiko NH36 and the Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259 uses the Seiko NH38.

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

Islander Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18

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MSRP $429

Islander Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259

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MSRP $499

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-1843mm

Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-25943mm

Power Reserve

Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18—

Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259—

Water Resistance

Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18200m

Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259200m

MSRP

Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18$429

Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259$499

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

47mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Titanium

Caseback

Engraved screw-in back

Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Double Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Underside

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH36

Seiko NH38

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$429

$499

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Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18

Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18 owners praise its $300 value, noting the double-domed AR sapphire crystal and embossed ceramic bezel. The 43mm size is appreciated, and the NH36 movement offers hand-winding and hacking. On balance, owners rate the Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18 highly for its substantial feel and feature set at the price point.

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Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259

Owners widely report the Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259 looks amazing in person and is very happy with their purchase. Reviewers consistently flag its impressive lightness and comfortable wearability on the wrist. On balance, owners rate the Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259 highly for its stunning aesthetics and comfortable, lightweight titanium build.

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