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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsFarer GMT

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Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
IslanderIslander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
MSRP $449
GMT
FarerGMT
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
GMT36mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
GMT56h
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
GMT100m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
GMT$1,375

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
56h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,375

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What people say

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Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

Owners widely praise the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 for its stunning radiant blue dial and red seconds hand, with some noting its resemblance to a luxury model. The watch is frequently cited as offering excellent value for its price. Some owners express a dislike for the circle/triangle logo, while others appreciate the availability of both 38mm and 43mm size options. Overall, owners rate the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

Farer GMT

The Farer GMT Automatic is praised for its vibrant, legible sea-green sunburst dial and well-proportioned 39.5mm, 10mm thin case. The Top Grade ETA 2893-2 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve. Reviewers note the bronze crown, intended to develop patina, as a potentially unpopular design choice. Overall, reviewers consider the Farer GMT Automatic good value at its price point, highlighting the dial and case proportions as key strengths.

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