Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm with Degrading Black DialvsDOXA SUB 250T GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm with Degrading Black Dial at true scale

Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm with Degrading Black Dial

DOXA SUB 250T GMT at true scale

SUB 250T GMT

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

12.1mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

250m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

50h

MSRP

$549

lowest

$2,790

Movement

Miyota 9015

Automatic

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12.1mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
250m
Caseback
Screw-down
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Aquamarine

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
n/a
Power Reserve
0h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$2,790
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Reviews

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Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm with Degrading Black Dial

Owners widely praise the Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302 for its striking dial and lume, along with a satisfying heft. However, the bracelet draws criticism for tight links and rough clasp edges, with one owner reporting a replacement bracelet improved comfort. Some in the community find the design overdone and similar to older Seiko mods, while others appreciate its originality and value, especially at a discounted price. Overall, owners rate the Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302 highly for its distinctive dial and lume, despite noted bracelet shortcomings.

DOXA SUB 250T GMT

The DOXA SUB 250T GMT is widely praised for its compact 40mm case, slim 10.85mm thickness, and sub-43mm lug-to-lug measurement, making it exceptionally comfortable and wearable. Reviewers highlight its functional GMT complication, precise bezel action, and the classic Doxa design language, noting its competitive pricing around €2,550 or $2,450. The skeletonized GMT hand is a point of discussion, with some finding it quirky or less intuitive, though others note it looks better in person and is easy to ignore for dive purposes. The watch is available in nine dial colors, with specific limited editions carrying a slight premium. Overall, reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 250T GMT highly for its wearable dimensions and value proposition as a capable dive watch with added GMT functionality.

From video reviewers

The watch's refined and wearable 42mm case size is a strength. Reviewers noted the iconic Doxa aesthetic combined with GMT functionality. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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