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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsIslander Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
IslanderIslander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
MSRP $649

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-30240mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302200m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302$649

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.60mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$649

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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 Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302

Owners widely praise the Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302 for its eye-catching degrading black dial and strong lume. Some owners note the bracelet's tight links and rough clasp edges as drawbacks, though one owner received a replacement bracelet that improved wearability. Opinions are split on the watch's design, with some finding it overdesigned and reminiscent of older Seiko mods, while others appreciate its originality and find it appealing, particularly at its discounted price. On balance, owners appreciate the Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302 for its unique dial and value, despite some reservations about the bracelet finishing.

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