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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

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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
ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
35mm
Thickness
14mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dome
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Ivory
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Miyota 9122
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,050

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

Owners praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH's elegant 37mm size, symmetrical bicompax layout, and crisp chronograph pushers with a swift reset. The salmon dial is described as copper-toned with highly polished, legible Breguet numerals. Some owners find the 13mm thickness and 43mm lug-to-lug wearable, while others note the 14.3mm thickness detracts from wearability. The TMI NE86A movement has a claimed 45-hour power reserve and accuracy ranging from +25/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH for its retro charm and enjoyable chronograph operation, despite some reservations about its thickness.

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