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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsGrand Seiko SBGP007

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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
SBGP007
Grand SeikoSBGP007
MSRP $3,900

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
SBGP00740mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
SBGP00740h
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
SBGP007100m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
SBGP007$3,900

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$3,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP007

Grand Seiko SBGP007 owners widely praise its finishing and the quality of its stainless steel case and bracelet with solid end links. The watch features a 40mm case, a smooth bezel, a deep blue textured dial, and Grand Seiko alpha hands. It is powered by the Seiko calibre 9F85 quartz movement. Owners are split on the red seconds hand and gold star emblem, with some finding them too bright or childish, while others defend the star as a mark of accuracy. The $3900 MSRP is debated, with some considering it high for a quartz watch. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP007 highly for its exceptional finishing at the price point, despite some debate over aesthetic details.

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