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Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63vsNOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27

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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
Tetra 27
NOMOS GlashütteTetra 27
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-6338mm
Tetra 2727.5mm
Power Reserve
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
Tetra 2743 hoursh
Water Resistance
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63200m
Tetra 2750m
MSRP
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63$429
Tetra 27$2,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
27.5mm
Thickness
13mm
6.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
38.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Engraved screw-in back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
43 hoursh
Jewels
0
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$2,400

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 for its elegant, classic dress watch dimensions, a dial that changes appearance, and comfortable OEM strap. Reviewers highlight its precise, instrument-like design and value proposition, noting its thinness and angular case. Some owners wish for a recessed subdial, and one criticizes the generic buckle. The gold-plated steel hands are not solid gold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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