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Islander Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300vsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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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
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-30039mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300200m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Islander Greenport 39mm Dive Watch with Black and White Dial #ISL-300$399
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8205
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$888

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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