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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsGrand Seiko SBGP015

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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
SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
SBGP01540mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
SBGP01540h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
SBGP015200m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
SBGP015$3,800

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47.1mm
Finish
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
9F85
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$3,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

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