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Islander Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302vsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

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Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
IslanderIslander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
MSRP $649

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-30240mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
Water Resistance
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302200m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
MSRP
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302$649
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.1mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48.6mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
6R54
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$1,700

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What people say

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Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302

Owners widely praise the Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302 for its eye-catching degrading black dial and strong lume. Some owners note the bracelet's tight links and rough clasp edges as drawbacks, though one owner received a replacement bracelet that improved wearability. Opinions are split on the watch's design, with some finding it overdesigned and reminiscent of older Seiko mods, while others appreciate its originality and find it appealing, particularly at its discounted price. On balance, owners appreciate the Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302 for its unique dial and value, despite some reservations about the bracelet finishing.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch offers a 300-meter depth rating and a caller-style GMT complication powered by the Caliber 6R54 movement, which provides a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note its refined clasp with extensive micro-adjustment. However, the movement's accuracy, ranging from +25 to -15 seconds per day, is considered a drawback by some. Overall, reviewers highlight the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch as a good reminder of Seiko's value, despite the wide accuracy range of its movement.

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