Islander Astoria Automatic Dress with Pale Blue DialvsTimex Legacy Day and Date 36mm

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress with Pale Blue Dial at true scale

Astoria Automatic Dress with Pale Blue Dial

Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm at true scale

Legacy Day and Date 36mm

Diameter

34mm

36mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$359

$179

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
34mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
Caseback
Solid
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
Pale Blue
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
n/a
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$179
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Reviews

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Islander Astoria Automatic Dress with Pale Blue Dial

Owners widely praise the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 for its amazing pale blue dial, which is considered excellent value at $329. Specific points of appreciation include the case shape, dial texture, and the way the blue hands stand out. One owner finds the watch very comfortable and intends to wear it frequently. On balance, owners rate the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 highly for its striking dial and exceptional value.

Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm

Owners widely praise the Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm for its excellent value and versatile aesthetic, suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Some owners find its styling too close to other luxury models, while one owner notes the lume is weak and the fit-and-finish is a little sloppy. The light gold accents on the blue dial were disappointing for one owner, appearing more like a rusty bronze. One owner considers the $170 price tag overpriced due to the quartz movement and lack of Indiglo. Overall, owners rate the Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm highly for its value and aesthetic, despite some reservations about finishing and accents.