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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition

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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

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition38mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Thickness
12.5mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44.2mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
4R36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$450

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition for its "incredibly popping pink dial" and playful design, with some finding the 38mm case size perfect for smaller wrists. However, multiple owners note the bezel is too stiff to turn, and some find the bold pink color difficult to pair with clothing or dislike the paw prints on the dial. This limited edition of 9,999 pieces features a matte textured dial and a pink NATO strap, powered by the 4R36 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers are enthusiastic about the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition's unique aesthetic and wearability, despite reservations about the bezel action.

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