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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsZelos Vitesse

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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
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Gulf
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
La Joux-Perret L100
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,499

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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.

Zelos Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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