Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
45 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
38mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Diver
MSRP
$395
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 is the Tissot Seastar 1000 ($515) — pro diver and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Casio EFB-730D at $165 (vs $395 for the Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Elliot Brown BLOXWORTH is the standout microbrand take — skin-diver style and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Grand Seiko SBGP015 ($3,800) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
45 matches
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
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.
Cheaper alternatives· 9
If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.
