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Islander Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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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
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26334mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26350m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263$329
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
37mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$329
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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