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Islander Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259vsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259
IslanderIslander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259
MSRP $499
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-25943mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259200m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259$499
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$485

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Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259

Owners widely report the Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259 looks amazing in person and is very happy with their purchase. Reviewers consistently flag its impressive lightness and comfortable wearability on the wrist. On balance, owners rate the Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259 highly for its stunning aesthetics and comfortable, lightweight titanium build.

Phoibos Apollo Dlc

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is lauded for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and unique granular black dial texture. Owners praise its comfortable 41mm x 48mm x 12.5mm dimensions and exceptional lume performance. However, the rocket-shaped hands are noted as making time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some. Some users question its value proposition, with one noting that a tourbillon can be found at the same price point as an NH35-powered Phoibos. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its distinctive design and comfortable titanium build, despite some functional and value concerns.

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