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Islander Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300vsGalo Novo Cruisin

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Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300
IslanderIslander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300
MSRP $399
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-30039mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300200m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300$399
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.5mm
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8205
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$488

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What people say

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Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300

The Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300 is praised for its 39mm size and comfortable fit, with its bi-directional dual time bezel noted as a useful feature for tracking different time zones. Owners appreciate the lumed ceramic bezel and the slightly domed sapphire crystal. One owner specifically highlights the dial layout as a strong positive. The screw-down crown is also mentioned as a nice touch. On balance, owners rate the Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300 highly for its wearability and functional bezel.

Galo Novo Cruisin

Owners widely praise the Galo Novo Cruisin's attractive specs and price, with many calling it a perfect summer watch and appreciating its clean, refreshing, and beautiful design. The bronze case variant features "killer lume" that glows blue-green and looks great in the sun, and the watch is comfortable enough for constant wear. However, owners are split on the 38mm/39mm sizing, with some finding it too small and others preferring sub-40mm cases. Significant frustration exists regarding Galo's communication, with owners citing rolling delays, a perceived lack of transparency, and misleading timelines, leading to a negative customer service impression and some considering order cancellations. One owner noted their crown does not screw in. Overall, owners rate the Galo Novo Cruisin highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant concerns about production communication and transparency.

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