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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsMakydo Mystic Blue

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Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
IslanderIslander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
MSRP $395
Mystic Blue
MakydoMystic Blue

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Mystic Blue38mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Mystic Blue
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Mystic Blue50m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Mystic Blue

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.5mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
27mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395

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What people say

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Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

The Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 is lauded for its appealing color and 38mm size, with owners calling it a keeper. Reviewers and owners alike praise its impressive specifications for the price and good finishing. However, some owners express a desire for a date complication, and one owner found the 38mm size too small, despite preferring smaller watches. The bezel is noted to be mineral crystal, not sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 highly for its value and wearability, with the primary praise centering on its color and compact dimensions.

Makydo Mystic Blue

Owners widely praise the Makydo Mystic Blue for its aesthetic appeal, impeccable finishing on the case and bracelet, and its sunburst dial. The 38mm size is noted to wear comfortably, closer to 39mm. Some owners report the clasp takes time to get used to for smooth operation.

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