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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsNodus Sector II Dive GMT

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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
Sector II Dive GMT
NodusSector II Dive GMT
MSRP $575

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Sector II Dive GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Sector II Dive GMT41h
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
Sector II Dive GMT100m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
Sector II Dive GMT$575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Box
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$575

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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.

Nodus Sector II Dive GMT

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Dive GMT for its solid build, bracelet, and fit and finish for the price, with reviewers noting its well-executed finishing featuring alternating brushed and polished surfaces. The regulated Seiko NH34 movement is reported to run at +5 seconds per day. Some owners desire a Miyota 9075 movement and lume on the GMT hand, and a reviewer finds the 120-click dive bezel less ideal for GMT functions than a bi-directional 48-click GMT bezel, while the dial's dense Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some despite good legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II Dive GMT highly for its attractive design and build quality at its price point.

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