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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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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
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
SII NH36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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