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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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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
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $1,200

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition70h
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$1,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
14mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
52.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
6R35
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,200

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive PADI color schemes, often featuring blue and red accents, and striking dials described as gorgeous and standing out in the light. Owners report excellent build quality and bezel action, with one noting the watch feels like it can take a beating, and another highlighting the lume as among the best. The bracelet is also frequently called high-quality and exceeding expectations for its price point. However, some owners find the case design can make the watch feel top-heavy, and the pin and collar system on the bracelet can be difficult during resizing. The accuracy of the 4R35 movement is noted as +45 to -35 seconds per day, and some may prefer sapphire over the Hardlex crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its distinctive aesthetics and robust build at its price point.

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