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Islander Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234vsSternglas Merion

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Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234
IslanderIslander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234
MSRP $599
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-23440mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234100m
Merion200m
MSRP
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234$599
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1901
Seiko TMI NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$701

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Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234

The Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234 is widely praised for its exceptional value, with owners and reviewers highlighting its build quality, case, bracelet, dial, and lume, likening it to higher-end brands. It features a reliable Seagull ST1901 manual-wind chronograph movement and a 40mm case, coming with both a bracelet and a leather racing strap. One owner notes that the watch's timekeeping accuracy is a point of concern due to the lack of a hacking function. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234 highly for its impressive build quality and comprehensive package at its sub-$500 price point.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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