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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsYema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series 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
Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition
YemaRallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition
MSRP $2,390

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition41mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition50m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition$2,390

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$2,390

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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.

Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition

The Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition is praised for its 39mm proportions, thin profile, and retro-modern vibe, with reviewers noting decent finishing for its price point. Owners highlight the sweeping chronograph hands and good lume, though the 24-hour subdial is considered by some to be useless. The use of a K1 mineral crystal instead of sapphire is flagged as a drawback by multiple sources, and one owner finds the diver-style clasp slightly out of place. Accuracy figures and winding feel are not discussed. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition for its stylish retro design and wearable dimensions at its $549 price.

From video reviewers

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