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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsYema Superman Slim CMM.20

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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
Superman Slim CMM.20
YemaSuperman Slim CMM.20
MSRP $2,372

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Superman Slim CMM.2039mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Superman Slim CMM.2040h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Superman Slim CMM.20300m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Superman Slim CMM.20$2,372

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
Yema CMM.20
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$2,372

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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 Superman Slim CMM.20

Owners and reviewers praise the Yema Superman Slim CMM.20 for its appealing retro design, balanced 39mm case, and in-house CMM.20 micro-rotor movement, with some finding the fish scale bracelet attractive. Concerns exist regarding its $2500/€2,490 MSRP, with some owners questioning its value and noting the potential for QC issues or a "jittery" seconds hand attributed to the new movement. The bracelet's articulation and stamped clasp draw criticism, though some owners report it improves with wear. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Yema Superman Slim CMM.20's vintage styling and unique micro-rotor movement, but its value proposition and some finishing details are points of contention.

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