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Islander Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18vsLongines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

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Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18
IslanderIslander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18
MSRP $429
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
MSRP $3,200

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-1843mm
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED42mm
Power Reserve
Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED72h
Water Resistance
Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18200m
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED300m
MSRP
Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18$429
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED$3,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
52.6mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Engraved screw-in back
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Both sides
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
L888.5
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$3,200

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What people say

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Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18

Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18 owners praise its $300 value, noting the double-domed AR sapphire crystal and embossed ceramic bezel. The 43mm size is appreciated, and the NH36 movement offers hand-winding and hacking. On balance, owners rate the Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18 highly for its substantial feel and feature set at the price point.

Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its retro design and versatility, with some noting it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest and its crystal height contributes to a perceived thinness. However, the 50mm lug-to-lug length is a point of contention, with some finding it a drawback while others report it fits flush on larger wrists and curves well on smaller ones. The clasp is reported to scratch easily, and some owners note dust can collect on the dial, while the lume is considered not strong and the bracelet lacks end links. Overall, owners value the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its appealing vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability, despite some practical concerns regarding the clasp and dial.

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