Islander Bayport Automatic DivervsZelos Swordfish 40mm SS (Ceramic Case)

Bayport Automatic Diver
IslanderBayport Automatic Diver

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

Swordfish 40mm SS (Ceramic Case)
ZelosSwordfish 40mm SS (Ceramic Case)

Ref. swordfish-40mm-ss-blue-meteorite·MSRP $449

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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

Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS (Ceramic Case) at true scale

Swordfish 40mm SS (Ceramic Case)

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

40mm

lowest

46mm

Thickness

13.5mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$349

lowest

$449

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

3 specs
Thickness
13.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$449
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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.

Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS (Ceramic Case)

The Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS (Ceramic Case) is widely regarded as an exceptional value dive watch, with reviewers and owners highlighting its textured sandwich dial, ceramic bezel insert, and sapphire crystal. Owners praise its comfortable fit due to the 40mm case size, depth, and short lug-to-lug distance. One owner specifically appreciates the full lume dial. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and offers 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS (Ceramic Case) highly for its impressive features and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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