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Bremont BroadswordvsIslander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

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Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
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

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Bronze
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
Miyota 2070
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$395

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What people say

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Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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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