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Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63vsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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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
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-6338mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63200m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63$429
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
13mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Engraved screw-in back
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
84h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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