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

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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
Miyako
HELMMiyako
MSRP $375

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-30240mm
Miyako40mm
Power Reserve
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
Miyako42h
Water Resistance
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302200m
Miyako200m
MSRP
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302$649
Miyako$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12.1mm
13.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Gray
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$375

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What people say

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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.

HELM Miyako

HELM Miyako owners widely praise its exceptional value and quality, with multiple reports highlighting its stunning appearance and dial details. The watch is noted for its excellent accuracy, with figures around +1.5 to +2 seconds per day. One owner found the HELM Miyako to be tough and versatile, fitting well on a 6.6-inch wrist. Overall, owners consider the HELM Miyako an amazing value and a great watch, worth the wait for its availability.

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