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Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05vsSeiko King Turtle

Q: Which is cheaper, the Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05 or the Seiko King Turtle?

At MSRP the Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05 is the cheaper of the two at $429, against $650 for the Seiko King Turtle — a $221 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which is bigger, the Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05 or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Seiko King Turtle wears larger at 45mm versus 38mm for the Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05 — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Q: What movement does the Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05 run compared to the Seiko King Turtle?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05 uses the NH36 and the Seiko King Turtle uses the 4R36.

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Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05

MSRP $429

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Seiko King Turtle

MSRP $650

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-0538mm

King Turtle45mm

Power Reserve

Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05—

King Turtle41h

Water Resistance

Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05200m

King Turtle200m

MSRP

Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-05$429

King Turtle$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

38mm

45mm

Thickness

13mm

13.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.5mm

47.7mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Caseback

Engraved screw-in back

—

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Yes

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

NH36

4R36

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$429

$650

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