HOFFMAN Diver 40 Aqua GreenvsIslander Bayport Automatic Diver

Ref. islander-bayport-automatic-dive-watch-with-silver-white-wave-dial-isl-313·MSRP $349
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Measurements
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Diver 40 Aqua Green

Bayport Automatic Diver
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$399
$349
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Movement
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH35
Case
2 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The HOFFMAN Diver 40 Aqua Green is praised for its comfortable wearability and unique aqua green dial. Reviewers note the 40mm steel bezel offers vintage charm. One owner finds the bezel stiff and slick when wet. The dial's resemblance to the Patek Philippe Nautilus is also mentioned. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the HOFFMAN Diver 40 Aqua Green for its comfortable 40mm wearability and distinctive dial color.
Owners widely praise the Islander Bayport Automatic Dive Watch for its versatile 40mm case size and retro styling, featuring a unique grey dial with a framed date window and a pie pan design. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's well-executed finishing with chamfered edges, a tight 120-click bezel, and the reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement. Accuracy reports vary, with some owners seeing between -3 and +6 seconds per day, while others note that the NH36 movement in comparable models can be regulated to achieve near-zero daily deviation. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Islander Bayport Automatic Dive Watch an exceptional value proposition for the brand.
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