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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsPagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34

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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
PD-1788 GMT NH34
Pagani DesignPD-1788 GMT NH34
MSRP $196
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.

Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34 for its good size and attractive design, with some noting it appears to be a quality step up for the brand. However, opinions are split on its value and aesthetic execution; some owners love it and find it cool, while others consider it a poor copy, too expensive, and note issues like faded dial print and a bracelet that looks bad on certain variants. One owner found their unit arrived DOA, and another suggests regulating the NH34 movement for reliability. Overall, owners are divided on the Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34, with strong opinions ranging from love for its design and perceived quality to criticism of its execution and price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
PD-1788 GMT NH3440mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
PD-1788 GMT NH3442h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
PD-1788 GMT NH34100m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
PD-1788 GMT NH34$196

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
NH34
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$196
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