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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsZelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

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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
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze
ZelosHammerhead V3 300m Bronze
MSRP $449

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze44mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze300m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Bronze - Frost
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$449

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

Owners widely praise the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze for its distinctive 70s-inspired design, slim 13.5mm case, and improved lume, offering a sophisticated timepiece at an accessible price point starting at $349. The unique dial is noted for evoking an otherworldly feeling, and the comfortable bracelet features on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Some enthusiasts express frustration with shipping delays and a desire to see the watch on a wrist before purchase. One owner flags that the clasp material could be more scratch-resistant, and resizing bracelet pins can be stubborn. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze highly for its unique design and build quality at its price point.

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