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

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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 Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Sector II Sport38mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Sector II Sport41h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Sector II Sport100m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Sector II Sport$525

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
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
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Glossy
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
TMI NH38 (no-date)
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$525

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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 Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

From video reviewers

The crisp, clean dial and robust build quality are consistently praised. The lume on-wrist and water resistance are noted as strengths. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition of the Atlantis Edition due to its scarcity.

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