Islander Bayport Automatic Dive WatchvsThorn SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver Watch

Bayport Automatic Dive Watch
IslanderBayport Automatic Dive Watch

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

SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver Watch
ThornSHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver Watch

Ref. thorn-shy028-39mm-bb58-snowflake-diver-watch·MSRP $169

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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

Thorn SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver Watch at true scale

SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver Watch

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

40mm

lowest

46mm

Thickness

13.5mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$349

$169

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$169
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Thorn SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Thorn SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver Watch for its versatile 39mm case size, vintage feel, and quality construction at its price point. Specific details like yellowish hands and the "200m - 600 ft" font are highlighted as desirable vintage touches, and the watch is noted for having real wrist presence. Some owners find the bracelet requires an additional oyster link for full micro-adjustment utility, and one owner described the lume as just okay and the bezel as a little stiff. Overall, owners rate the Thorn SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price.