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Islander Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18
IslanderIslander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18
MSRP $429
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-1843mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18$429
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Engraved screw-in back
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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