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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsCIGA Design EDGE

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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
EDGE
CIGA DesignEDGE
MSRP $299

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
EDGE40.8mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
EDGE40h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
EDGE30m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
EDGE$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
38mm
40.8mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$299

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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.

CIGA Design EDGE

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE for its stunning, design-forward skeletonized looks and surprisingly light wearability, with one owner noting it as a conversation starter. The finishing is also highlighted as a strong point, alongside its attractive book-style packaging. Concerns exist regarding the robustness and longevity of the Sea-Gull movement, with quality noted as potentially irregular. The included strap may be too small for some wrists, requiring aftermarket solutions. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE highly for its unique aesthetic and value, especially when purchased at a sale price.

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