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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsVenezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39

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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
Nereide Tungsteno 39
VenezianicoNereide Tungsteno 39
MSRP $895

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Nereide Tungsteno 3939mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Nereide Tungsteno 3940h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Nereide Tungsteno 39200m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Nereide Tungsteno 39$895

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45.5mm
Finish
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$895

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39 for its attractive aesthetics, particularly the iridescent tungsten bezel and mother-of-pearl dial, and its thin profile. The Miyota 9039 movement is noted for keeping good time and contributing to the watch's slimness. Some owners report a stiff bezel that loosens with wear and desire brighter lume. Criticisms consistently focus on the bracelet, citing split pins, a lack of micro-adjustments and quick-release spring bars, and a need for smoothing. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39 highly for its unique design and value, despite noted bracelet shortcomings.

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