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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsMarloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

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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
Sceptre S2
Marloe Watch CompanySceptre S2
MSRP $507

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Sceptre S242mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Sceptre S242h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Sceptre S2200m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Sceptre S2$507

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$507

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2's unique design, with particular admiration for its face, bezel, and distinctive orange chapter ring with "+" hour markers. The bracelet's finish and micro-adjustments are noted as well-executed, contributing to a solid feel and versatility for daily wear. However, some enthusiasts find the 42mm diameter wears large due to the expansive dial and thin bezel. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 highly for its striking aesthetics and solid build at its price point.

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