Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar DivervsMovado Series 800

Ref. islander-saltaire-38mm-solar-dive-watch-with-mint-green-dial-isl-280·MSRP $349
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Measurements
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Saltaire 38mm Solar Diver

Series 800
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
n/a
Thickness
12.5mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$349
lowest
$1,395
Movement
Miyota 2070
Quartz
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners praise the Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch for its attractive design and appeal as a solar-powered option. The bracelet is noted as a significant improvement, enhancing the watch's wearability, and its 46.5mm lug-to-lug measurement is considered comparable to other 39mm or 40mm dive watches. One owner reported a slightly misaligned bezel insert, which they believed was fixable. Overall, owners rate the Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch highly for its design and the positive impact of its bracelet.
Owners widely praise the Movado Series 800 for its attractive appearance and solid build quality, with one owner noting their example has performed and looked great for years of constant wear. The watch is described as having a sportier, tool-watch aesthetic with a dive watch feel, featuring polished and glossy elements, luminescent markers and hands, and a silver-toned concave dot. Some owners find the watch's secondhand price to be high when compared to alternatives, and one reviewer notes that some lumed indices are omitted and the date wheel lacks color-matching. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Movado Series 800 highly for its appealing design and robust construction at its price point.
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