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Islander Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263vsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

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Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
IslanderIslander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
MSRP $329
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26334mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26350m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263$329
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
34mm
38.4mm
Thickness
37mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
VS213
Type
Automatic
Solar
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$329
$265

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What people say

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Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

Owners widely praise the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 for its exceptional value at $329, with many highlighting the striking pale blue dial and its suitability for semi-formal wear. Specific points of appreciation include the attractive case shape, the dial's texture, and the visibility of the blue hands. On balance, owners rate the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.

Orient Bambino Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

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