Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive WatchvsIslander Bayport Automatic Dive Watch

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch at true scale

Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch

Islander Bayport Automatic Dive Watch at true scale

Bayport Automatic Dive Watch

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

40mm

lowest

Thickness

11.9mm

lowest

13.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$480

$349

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.95mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
black
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480
$349
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch

Owners report the Aigi Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch offers decent specifications for its $199 price point. However, one owner noted weak lume and poor alignment of hands, indices, and bezel on their unit, though the brand facilitated a quick replacement. Another owner expressed uncertainty about the watch's quality due to a scarcity of online reviews. Some find the 41mm case, 49mm lug-to-lug, and 22mm lugs to be chunky. Overall, owners find the Aigi Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch to be a value proposition despite some quality control concerns and sizing considerations.

Islander Bayport Automatic Dive Watch

Owners widely praise the Islander Bayport Automatic Dive Watch for its versatile 40mm case size and retro styling, featuring a unique grey dial with a framed date window and a pie pan design. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's well-executed finishing with chamfered edges, a tight 120-click bezel, and the reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement. Accuracy reports vary, with some owners seeing between -3 and +6 seconds per day, while others note that the NH36 movement in comparable models can be regulated to achieve near-zero daily deviation. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Islander Bayport Automatic Dive Watch an exceptional value proposition for the brand.