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Dryden Heartlander SolarvsIslander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

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Heartlander Solar
DrydenHeartlander Solar
MSRP $279
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
Heartlander Solar38mm
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Solar40h
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Water Resistance
Heartlander Solar101m
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
MSRP
Heartlander Solar$279
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$395

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What people say

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Dryden Heartlander Solar

The Dryden Heartlander Solar is widely praised for its wearability, with its 38mm case and thin profile making it a versatile, go-anywhere watch. Owners and reviewers highlight its exceptional lume, comfortable president-style bracelet, and compelling $500 price point. The solar power feature is appreciated for its convenience, eliminating the need for winding. Some owners note the 38mm case can feel small on wrists just under seven inches, and one reviewer flags that the prominent crown may irritate some wearers. The use of a Miyota movement is seen as a positive for durability and affordability. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Heartlander Solar highly for its excellent wearability and value at the $500 price point.

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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