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Islander Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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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
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26334mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26350m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263$329
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
37mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41mm
Finish
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$329
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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