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Islander Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291vsVenezianico Nereide Acquaforte

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Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291
IslanderIslander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291
MSRP $499
Nereide Acquaforte
VenezianicoNereide Acquaforte
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-29137mm
Nereide Acquaforte42mm
Power Reserve
Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291
Nereide Acquaforte40h
Water Resistance
Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291200m
Nereide Acquaforte200m
MSRP
Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291$499
Nereide Acquaforte$1,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
42mm
Thickness
11.7mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 90S5
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$1,000

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What people say

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Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291

The Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291 is widely praised for its looks, build quality, and impressive specifications, including a high-beat Miyota 9015 movement with hacking and hand-winding, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. Owners consider it excellent value, citing the finishing and comfortable fit. One owner notes the bright lume is fleeting. The watch is powered by a Miyota 9015 movement with a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291 highly for its exceptional value and robust specifications at its price point.

Venezianico Nereide Acquaforte

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide's striking dial design and overall finishing, with many finding its appearance and feel superior in person. The bracelet is noted for its comfort and quality, and the watch is considered suitable for daily wear. Some owners find the case a bit thick for wear under a cuff. The movement is a point of discussion, with one owner preferring a thinner, more accurate caliber over the NH45a, while another review highlights the reliable Sellita SW200-1. The watch is regarded as a good value mechanical diver-style timepiece, featuring a handsome design with a decorative tungsten bezel and aventurine dial, though the stock rubber strap can be stiff. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique engraved case, inspired by Renaissance ornamentation, is a standout feature. The Miyota 9039 automatic movement provides reliable accuracy. A significant drawback is the difficulty in sourcing the watch due to its high demand.

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