Cronos EX Miyota 90S5 DivervsIslander Northport 37mm Automatic

Ref. us-pre-owned-cronos-39mm-ex-miyota-90s5-pt5000-dive-watch-l6041·MSRP $182

Ref. islander-northport-37mm-automatic-watch-with-seafoam-green-and-white-ripple-dial-isl-292·MSRP $429
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Measurements
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EX Miyota 90S5 Diver

Northport 37mm Automatic
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
37mm
Thickness
10.8mm
lowest
11.7mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
MSRP
$182
lowest
$429
Movement
Miyota 90S5
Miyota 90S5
Case
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely consider the Cronos 39mm EX Miyota 90S5 / PT5000 Dive Watch L6041 a great value at around $200, with some favoring the Miyota 90S5 movement for potentially better regulation. One owner notes the 39mm size has good proportions, though another prefers the 36mm version, finding the 39mm's hour hand slightly small. The PT5000 movement is considered acceptable, though its winding feel is described as rough. Overall, owners rate the Cronos 39mm EX Miyota 90S5 / PT5000 Dive Watch L6041 highly for its craftsmanship and value at the price point.
Owners widely praise the Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch for its excellent finishing and comfortable fit, with one owner calling its dial the best under $500. The bracelet is considered more comfortable than that of a significantly more expensive Seiko 62MAS, and its wearability on the wrist is a favorite. However, some owners report the bezel has backplay and is useless in the dark, and the silver hands on the linen dial can be difficult to see at a glance in certain lighting conditions. One owner notes the bracelet does not size down enough for wrists under 6 inches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch highly for its exceptional finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.
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