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Bremont S502vsIslander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

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S502
BremontS502
MSRP $5,100
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

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
S50243mm
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Power Reserve
S50240h
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Water Resistance
S502500m
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
MSRP
S502$5,100
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
16.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
16.5mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BE-93-2AE
Miyota 2070
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,100
$395

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What people say

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Bremont S502

The Bremont S502 is widely praised for its attractive full-stealth, black DLC treatment, and the beige lume that complements its Spec Ops design, with a burnt-orange GMT hand enhancing legibility. Owners find the watch handsome and cool, appreciating the 'black & tan' aesthetic suitable for hard wear. The Bremont S502 features a 502m water-resistance rating and a 42-hour power reserve, powered by a chronometer-rated Bremont BE-93-2AV automatic movement. While many like the NATO strap for its aesthetic and how it ties in with the PVD metalwork, some prefer the original black rubber strap for its comfort and custom fit. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Bremont S502 highly for its stealthy aesthetic and robust build.

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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