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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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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
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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
Tangente 38 midnight blue50m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37.5mm
Thickness
14mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Finish
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
53 hoursh
Jewels
0
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$2,570
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