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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsIslander Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234
IslanderIslander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234
MSRP $599

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-23440mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234100m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234$599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.60mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seagull ST1901
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$599

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234

The Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234 is widely praised for its exceptional value, with owners and reviewers highlighting its build quality, case, bracelet, dial, and lume, likening it to higher-end brands. It features a reliable Seagull ST1901 manual-wind chronograph movement and a 40mm case, coming with both a bracelet and a leather racing strap. One owner notes that the watch's timekeeping accuracy is a point of concern due to the lack of a hacking function. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234 highly for its impressive build quality and comprehensive package at its sub-$500 price point.

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