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

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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
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-30240mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302200m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302$649
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$195

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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.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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