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

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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
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-6338mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63200m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63$429
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46.5mm
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Engraved screw-in back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double Domed
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$488

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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.

Galo Novo Cruisin

Owners widely praise the Galo Novo Cruisin's attractive specs and price, with many calling it a perfect summer watch and appreciating its clean, refreshing, and beautiful design. The bronze case variant features "killer lume" that glows blue-green and looks great in the sun, and the watch is comfortable enough for constant wear. However, owners are split on the 38mm/39mm sizing, with some finding it too small and others preferring sub-40mm cases. Significant frustration exists regarding Galo's communication, with owners citing rolling delays, a perceived lack of transparency, and misleading timelines, leading to a negative customer service impression and some considering order cancellations. One owner noted their crown does not screw in. Overall, owners rate the Galo Novo Cruisin highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant concerns about production communication and transparency.

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