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Islander Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18vsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

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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.

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition is widely praised for its spectacular, Kabuki-inspired gradient dials featuring a hemp leaf motif and gold-toned accents, with some owners finding the dial and finishing exquisite and superior to watches at higher price points. The bracelet is also noted as being better than entry-level offerings. However, the lume fades quickly, and movement accuracy can vary, with reported figures ranging from +20 seconds per day to losing 5-8 seconds per day. Some reviewers and owners find the price steep for the 6R35 movement, and the Hardlex crystal is considered a potential scratch risk compared to sapphire. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the striking dial and good finishing of the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition, despite some concerns regarding movement accuracy and crystal durability.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-1843mm
Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition39.3mm
Power Reserve
Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18
Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition70h
Water Resistance
Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18200m
Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18$429
Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition$1,050

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39.3mm
Thickness
14mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Engraved screw-in back
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
6R35
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$1,050
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