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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsDOXA SUB 300T

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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
SUB 300T
DOXASUB 300T
MSRP $2,190

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
SUB 300T42.5mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
SUB 300T40h
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
SUB 300T1,200m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
SUB 300T$2,190

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
1200m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Aquamarine
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$2,190

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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.

DOXA SUB 300T

Owners widely praise the DOXA SUB 300T's functional and distinctive design, with reviewers highlighting its historical visibility and robust build. Legibility is consistently noted as excellent, with reviewers appreciating the functional no-decompression bezel and distinct hand shapes. The watch's accuracy is reported as good, with one owner seeing a 3-4 second daily gain, though the 38-hour power reserve is considered underwhelming by some at its price point. Criticisms include a stamped clasp that feels out of place and a bezel that may have lateral movement. The 42.5mm case is described as substantial and heavy, appearing larger due to extra width and making it unsuitable for dress shirts, a trade-off for its 1200-meter water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 300T highly for its unique design and robust dive watch capabilities.

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