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Islander Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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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
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-23440mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234$599
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
14mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Navy
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1901
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$299

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What people say

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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