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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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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
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
14mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Screw-down
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
NE86
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,099

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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.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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