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Islander Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291vsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291
IslanderIslander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291
MSRP $499
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-29137mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291200m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291$499
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
37mm
36mm
Thickness
11.7mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 90S5
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$1,800

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What people say

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Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291

The Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291 is widely praised for its looks, build quality, and impressive specifications, including a high-beat Miyota 9015 movement with hacking and hand-winding, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. Owners consider it excellent value, citing the finishing and comfortable fit. One owner notes the bright lume is fleeting. The watch is powered by a Miyota 9015 movement with a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291 highly for its exceptional value and robust specifications at its price point.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

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