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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsIslander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
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

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 2070
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$395

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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.

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