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Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63vsGrand Seiko SLGW007

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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
SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-6338mm
SLGW00738.6mm
Power Reserve
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
SLGW00780h
Water Resistance
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63200m
SLGW00730m
MSRP
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63$429
SLGW007$10,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.6mm
Thickness
13mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
45mm
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
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
80h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$10,000

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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 SLGW007

Grand Seiko SLGW007 owners and reviewers praise its compact 38.6mm x 9.95mm Evolution 9 case and the textured "Moonlit Birch" dial, described as moody, elegant, and captivating. The technically credible 9SA4 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also highlighted. Its 30m water resistance and lack of lume are noted as appropriate for a dress watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW007 highly for its refined case, captivating dial, and updated movement.

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