Islander Northport Automatic DivervsZelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'

Northport Automatic Diver
IslanderNorthport Automatic Diver

Ref. islander-northport-automatic-dive-watch-with-pink-and-white-ripple-dial-isl-258·MSRP $429

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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 Northport Automatic Diver at true scale

Northport Automatic Diver

Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP' at true scale

Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'

Diameter

40.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

40.5mm

lowest

46.5mm

Thickness

12.5mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$429

lowest

$699

Movement

Miyota 9015

Miyota 9015

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.5mm
46.5mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Superluminova C3/ BGW9 X1 Grade

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$699
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Reviews

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Islander Northport Automatic Diver

Owners widely praise the Islander Northport Automatic Dive Watch for its excellent value, with one owner calling it fantastic value and another noting its availability for under $200. Reviewers highlight its well-built construction and thoughtful details, featuring a brushed and polished case finish, solid link bracelets with a milled clasp, and a dial with a ripple motif and Super-LumiNova markers. Some owners find the dial sublime and consider it a versatile everyday and business-casual watch. Accuracy is also a strong point, with one owner reporting their watch keeps the best time of all their watches. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Islander Northport Automatic Dive Watch highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design details.

Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP' for its stunning and "insane" teal mother-of-pearl dial, which looks significantly better in person than in photos. The watch is noted for its excellent fit and finish, comfortable wearability, and good value as a microbrand offering. One owner reported the Miyota 9015 movement running accurately at +2 seconds per day. However, legibility in bright light can be an issue, and some found the bracelet edges to be a bit sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP' highly for its unique dial and excellent value proposition.

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