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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsFormex Stratos UTC

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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
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
11.8mm
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
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
ETA 2892
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$4,663

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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.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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