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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsNorqain Wild ONE Skeleton Hong Kong Special 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
Wild ONE Skeleton Hong Kong Special Edition
NorqainWild ONE Skeleton Hong Kong Special Edition
MSRP $8,051

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Wild ONE Skeleton Hong Kong Special Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Wild ONE Skeleton Hong Kong Special Edition40h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Wild ONE Skeleton Hong Kong Special Edition200m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Wild ONE Skeleton Hong Kong Special Edition$8,051

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
NORTEQ

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
NORQAIN NN08S
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$8,051

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Hong Kong Special Edition

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Hong Kong Special Edition is widely praised for its lightweight composite case and comfortable wearability, with reviewers highlighting its robust construction and shock resistance. Owners and reviewers alike appreciate the detailed and deep skeletonized dial, which exposes the COSC-certified Sellita SW200 movement. Some owners find the unique technology justifies the cost, though others question the lume's legibility and the watch's high price point. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Hong Kong Special Edition positively for its innovative case construction and distinctive dial design.

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