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

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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
The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-30240mm
The Boys38mm
Power Reserve
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
The Boys40h
Water Resistance
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302200m
The Boys200m
MSRP
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302$649
The Boys$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko NH35A
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$299

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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.

Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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