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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsSternglas Naos XS

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Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
IslanderIslander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
MSRP $449
Naos XS
SternglasNaos XS
MSRP $247

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Naos XS33mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Naos XS
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
Naos XS50m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
Naos XS$247

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
33mm
Thickness
14mm
6mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
36mm
Lug Width
22mm
16mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Ronda 784
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$247

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What people say

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Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

Owners widely praise the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 for its stunning radiant blue dial and red seconds hand, with some noting its resemblance to a luxury model. The watch is frequently cited as offering excellent value for its price. Some owners express a dislike for the circle/triangle logo, while others appreciate the availability of both 38mm and 43mm size options. Overall, owners rate the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

Sternglas Naos XS

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XS for its simple, awesome design, domed sapphire crystal, and clean hands, with one owner highlighting the beautiful blue mother-of-pearl dial and top-notch build quality on a special edition. It is recommended as a durable, refined daily wear watch for around $270, suitable for casual and formal occasions. However, one owner found the Sternglas Naos XS to have a cheap feel and a face resembling a toy, noting it wears smaller than expected, while another described the automatic movement as a bit noisy. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XS highly for its refined design and value, with specific praise for the mother-of-pearl dial on special editions.

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