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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsSternglas Marus 2.0

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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
Marus 2.0
SternglasMarus 2.0
MSRP $593

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Marus 2.041mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Marus 2.041h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Marus 2.0200m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Marus 2.0$593

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49mm
Finish
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
Seiko TMI NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$593

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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.

Sternglas Marus 2.0

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Marus 2.0 for its well-built, heavy case and excellent bezel action, which is considered superior to some competitors. Reviewers note the refined case and luminous dial markers, while the green dial stands out from other divers. The Seiko NH35A movement offers accuracy ranging from -20/+40 seconds per day. One reviewer desired a slightly larger screw-down crown. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus 2.0 highly for its robust build and standout dial at its price point.

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