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Browse/Alternatives/Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Finding alternatives to

Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05

36 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$429
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05 is the Orient AC0Q Diver II LE ($395) — skin-diver style and Looks nearly identical. From the independents, the Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH36) and Skin-diver style. Stepping up, the Tudor Black Bay 58 ($5,350) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

36 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
Islandermicro
Under $50

Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63

38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$429MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Phoibos Leviathan
Phoibosmicro

Leviathan

2 variantsLeviathan
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Lorier Hydra SIII
Loriermicro

Hydra SIII

39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$699MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Vaer D5 Meridian Auto
Vaermicro
Meridian

D5 Meridian Auto

2 variantsMeridian
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$679MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Phoibos Narwhal
Phoibosmicro

Narwhal

5 variantsNarwhal
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$509MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB
Shiro Karamicro

Daibāzu: Kuro SUB

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$518MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Islander Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300
Islandermicro
Under $50

Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300

39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Aigi Watches RAAF
Aigi Watchesmicro

RAAF

40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,032MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.micro

Bull Shark V2

10 variantsBull Shark V2
38mm·Automatic·300m WR
$495MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Islander Islander Luminous Dial Automatic Dive Watch with AR Double-Dome Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-26
Islandermicro
Dive Watches Guide

Islander Luminous Dial Automatic Dive Watch with AR Double-Dome Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-26

42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$420MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Lorier Neptune SIV
Loriermicro

Neptune SIV

39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$599MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS
Aigi Watchesmicro

GRUVEBUS

4 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,095MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Orient AC0Q Diver II LE
Orient

AC0Q Diver II LE

6 variantsSeries
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variantsAC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

5 variants5 Sports SKX series
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Orient AA08 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAA08

AA08 Diver Watch

4 variantsAA08
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$390MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

4 variantsProspex Sea
41.7mm·Automatic·200m WR
$595MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

43.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic
Citizen

Promaster Diver Automatic

2 variantsPromaster
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variantsPR516
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$825MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Yema Pearldiver
Yema

Pearldiver

38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$491MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Citizen Tsuyosa Shore
Citizen

Tsuyosa Shore

2 variantsTsuyosa
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Damasko DK32
Damaskomicro

DK32

16 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Damasko DK30
Damaskomicro

DK30

16 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Tudor Black Bay 58
Tudor

Black Bay 58

Ref. m7939a1a0nu-0001
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,350MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm
Marathon

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm

36mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,200MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Tudor Black Bay 58 925
Tudor

Black Bay 58 925

Ref. m79010sg-0001
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,600MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Longines HYDROCONQUEST
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST

39/41mm
22 variantsHydroConquest
39/41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,000MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

40/43mm
7 variantsSeastar 1000
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variantsProspex Sea
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,300MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

2 variantsProspex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

8 variantsSupermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Yema Navygraf Heritage
Yema

Navygraf Heritage

2 variantsNavygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$990MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

25 variantsSeamaster Diver 300M
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,300MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Yema Superman Dato CMM.10
Yema

Superman Dato CMM.10

4 variantsSuperman
39.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,777MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
Tudor Black Bay 54
Tudor

Black Bay 54

Ref. m79000b-0001
37mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,725MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05
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