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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsNodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

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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
Sector II Pilot - DLC
NodusSector II Pilot - DLC
MSRP $675

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Sector II Pilot - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Sector II Pilot - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Sector II Pilot - DLC100m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Sector II Pilot - DLC$675

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Thickness
12.5mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
TMI NH36 (day/date)
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$675

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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.

Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC for its beautiful, comfortable tool watch design, highlighting its thin 11.7mm case, box sapphire crystal, and DLC coating. Its textured dial center and satin sunburst perimeter are noted as complementary, with the neon green lume described as long-lasting. The build quality, weight, movement, and look are consistently commended, and the date display is considered appropriately sized. The bi-directional bezel action is described as perfectly balanced, and the bracelet with its proprietary quick adjust is a significant highlight. Accuracy is reported as great, and the watch is considered excellent value at $625. However, one owner expressed general dissatisfaction, and the red "SECTOR" text on the copper dial is noted to blur and lack contrast. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC highly for its exceptional build quality and value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and well-executed design elements.

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