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Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63vsVenezianico Nereide Aureo 39

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Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
IslanderIslander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
MSRP $429
Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-6338mm
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
Power Reserve
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
Nereide Aureo 3940h
Water Resistance
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63200m
Nereide Aureo 39200m
MSRP
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63$429
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
45.5mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Engraved screw-in back
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$1,000

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What people say

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Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63

The Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63 is praised for its screw pins, milled scissor clasp, and embossed ceramic bezel, offering excellent specifications for its price. Owners note its better alignment compared to some alternatives and appreciate its design inspiration. Overall, owners rate the Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63 highly for its build features and value.

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39

The Venezianico Nereide is praised for its handsome design and good value, featuring a tungsten bezel insert and a sparkling aventurine dial. Owners note the optical glass bezel offers less glare than ceramic. The stock rubber strap is described as stiff, and the Canova bracelet lacks a half-link for fine adjustment. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Venezianico Nereide offers good case finishing for its price point, making it a compelling entry-level mechanical diver-style watch.

From video reviewers

The 24k gold dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is a potential drawback. Reviewers disagree on whether the unique design and features justify the price point.

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