Islander Bayport Automatic Dive WatchvsMilitado 38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06

Bayport Automatic Dive Watch
IslanderBayport Automatic Dive Watch

Ref. islander-bayport-automatic-dive-watch-with-silver-white-wave-dial-isl-313·MSRP $349

38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06
Militado38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06

Ref. militado-38mm-nh35-automatic-bb58-retro-watch-ml06·MSRP $149

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Islander Bayport Automatic Dive Watch at true scale

Bayport Automatic Dive Watch

Militado 38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06 at true scale

38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

40mm

lowest

46mm

Thickness

13.5mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$349

$149

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$149
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Reviews

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Islander Bayport Automatic Dive Watch

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.

Militado 38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06

Owners widely praise the Militado 38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06 for its unbeatable value, with multiple sources citing a price of $119 and an NH35 automatic movement. Reviewers and owners highlight its excellent wearability at 38mm, clean dial, polished case lines, balanced proportions, and understated elegance. The watch is also noted for its strong C3 lume and high level of finishing and polishing. One owner suggests that a double-domed crystal would be a beneficial upgrade. Overall, owners rate the Militado 38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06 highly for its exceptional value and appealing design.

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