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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsWolbrook Douglas Grand Prix Racing

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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
Douglas Grand Prix Racing
WolbrookDouglas Grand Prix Racing
MSRP $442

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Douglas Grand Prix Racing40mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Douglas Grand Prix Racing40h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Douglas Grand Prix Racing100m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Douglas Grand Prix Racing$442

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Racing
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Steel
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
Miyota 8315
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$442

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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.

Wolbrook Douglas Grand Prix Racing

The Wolbrook Douglas Grand Prix Racing features a Hesalite box crystal, a roulette date wheel, and a 40mm steel case. Owners note it is powered by a Miyota 8315 movement with a 60-hour power reserve, regulated to within ±15 seconds per day. One owner points out that an earlier iteration of the movement did not hack and had a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners appreciate the Hesalite crystal and roulette date wheel at its $275 price point.

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