Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302vsZelos Spearfish 3

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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 Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302 at true scale

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

Zelos Spearfish 3 at true scale

Spearfish 3

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

12.1mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$549

lowest

$799

Movement

Miyota 9015

La Joux-Perret G100

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.1mm
11.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Screw-down
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Diver - Forged Carbon

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$799
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Reviews

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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 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.

Zelos Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

From video reviewers

The La Joux Perret G100 movement is a significant strength. The bracelet's refinement is a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the dial material, with one noting a burnt orange sunburst and another mentioning meteorite.

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