Islander Bayport Automatic DivervsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT

Bayport Automatic Diver
IslanderBayport Automatic Diver

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

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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 Diver at true scale

Bayport Automatic Diver

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT at true scale

Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

40mm

lowest

48.6mm

Thickness

13.5mm

13.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$349

lowest

$1,700

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 6R54

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
48.6mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6R54
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$1,700
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Reviews

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Islander Bayport Automatic Diver

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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch for its excellent value, Marinemaster-style build, and comfortable 42mm steel case with a 4:00 crown position. The watch features a refined clasp with an impressive 15mm of micro-adjustment and a caller-style GMT complication. While the 6R54 movement's stated accuracy is +25 to -15 seconds per day, real-world performance is often found to be better. The watch is priced at $1,700 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch highly for its attractive design and robust build quality at its price point.

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