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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsYema Wristmaster 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
Wristmaster Slim CMM.20
YemaWristmaster Slim CMM.20
MSRP $2,117
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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 Wristmaster Slim CMM.20

The Yema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20 is widely praised for its compelling integrated bracelet design and comfortable 39mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its impressive value, featuring an in-house CMM.20 micro-rotor movement with a 70-hour power reserve, adjusted to -3/+7 seconds per day, all within a slim 9mm case. Some note the domed sapphire crystal can produce glare and the dial text is quite small. On balance, reviewers rate the Yema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20 highly for its integrated design and value proposition with a micro-rotor movement.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Wristmaster Slim CMM.2039mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Wristmaster Slim CMM.2040h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Wristmaster Slim CMM.20100m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Wristmaster Slim CMM.20$2,117

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
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
$2,117
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