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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsFears Onyx (collective Horology)

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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
Onyx (collective Horology)
FearsOnyx (collective Horology)
MSRP $2,833

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Onyx (collective Horology)39.5mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Onyx (collective Horology)40h
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
Onyx (collective Horology)15m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
Onyx (collective Horology)$2,833

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14mm
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.95mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
15m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Onyx (Collective Horology)
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
La Joux-Perret G101
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$2,833

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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.

Fears Onyx (collective Horology)

Owners widely praise the Fears Onyx (collective Horology) for its exquisite glossy black onyx dial, which displays microscopic striations under magnification. Reviewers note its thin case, under 10.5mm, and a balanced sporty-dressy aesthetic. Water resistance is rated at 150m by one source and 100m by another, and the bracelet features on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Some owners find the 39.5mm diameter slightly large for the style, and one source suggests it doesn't represent top value, though it remains competitive. Overall, owners rate the Fears Onyx highly for its unique stone dial and wearability.

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