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Islander Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302vsSternglas Merion

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Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
IslanderIslander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
MSRP $649
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-30240mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302200m
Merion200m
MSRP
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302$649
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.1mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko TMI NH35
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$701

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Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302

Owners widely praise the Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302 for its eye-catching degrading black dial and strong lume. Some owners note the bracelet's tight links and rough clasp edges as drawbacks, though one owner received a replacement bracelet that improved wearability. Opinions are split on the watch's design, with some finding it overdesigned and reminiscent of older Seiko mods, while others appreciate its originality and find it appealing, particularly at its discounted price. On balance, owners appreciate the Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302 for its unique dial and value, despite some reservations about the bracelet finishing.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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