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Islander Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300vsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300
IslanderIslander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300
MSRP $399
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-30039mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300200m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300$399
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Anthracite
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8205
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$2,100

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What people say

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Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300

The Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300 is praised for its 39mm size and comfortable fit, with its bi-directional dual time bezel noted as a useful feature for tracking different time zones. Owners appreciate the lumed ceramic bezel and the slightly domed sapphire crystal. One owner specifically highlights the dial layout as a strong positive. The screw-down crown is also mentioned as a nice touch. On balance, owners rate the Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300 highly for its wearability and functional bezel.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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