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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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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
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Yellow
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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