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

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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
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-30039mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300200m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300$399
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8205
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$309

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and comfortable engineer bracelet, with many considering it one of the best-looking watches under $300. The watch features a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel, and owners report good quality for the price, with a subtle wave pattern on the dial appreciated for its unique style. While some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers or an off-center outer ring have been noted, these are generally considered not visible during wear. One owner experienced a clasp breakage after four years, but Phoibos replaced it free of charge. Some owners wish the watch were larger than 40mm, and one notes the GMT hand and other details may not hold up under extreme close-ups. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and value, especially considering its build quality and features.

From video reviewers

The unidirectional ceramic bezel action is praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the water resistance rating, with some stating 300M and others 200M.

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