Islander Automatic Diver #ISL-18vsOrient AA02 Diver

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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 Automatic Diver #ISL-18 at true scale

Automatic Diver #ISL-18

Orient AA02 Diver at true scale

AA02 Diver

Diameter

43mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

14mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$369

$285

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH36

Orient F6922

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
41.5mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Caseback
Engraved screw-in back
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Double Domed
n/a
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$369
$285
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Reviews

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Islander Automatic Diver #ISL-18

Islander Automatic Dive Watch #ISL-18 owners praise its 43mm size, double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, and embossed ceramic bezel. The watch is noted for its quality and weight at its $300 price point, featuring a Seiko NH36 automatic movement with hand-winding and hacking capabilities. On balance, owners rate the Islander Automatic Dive Watch #ISL-18 highly for its robust features and build quality at an accessible price.

Orient AA02 Diver

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its exceptional value and quality at its affordable price point, with many considering it a "keeper" and a "proper dive watch" offering better specifications than comparable models. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its accuracy, robustness, and understated, versatile design suitable for any occasion. The Orient F6922 automatic movement is noted for its hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and a 40-hour power reserve. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. Overall, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its impressive value and solid dive watch credentials.

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