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

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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
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$488

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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.

Galo Novo Cruisin

Owners widely praise the Galo Novo Cruisin's attractive specs and price, with many calling it a perfect summer watch and appreciating its clean, refreshing, and beautiful design. The bronze case variant features "killer lume" that glows blue-green and looks great in the sun, and the watch is comfortable enough for constant wear. However, owners are split on the 38mm/39mm sizing, with some finding it too small and others preferring sub-40mm cases. Significant frustration exists regarding Galo's communication, with owners citing rolling delays, a perceived lack of transparency, and misleading timelines, leading to a negative customer service impression and some considering order cancellations. One owner noted their crown does not screw in. Overall, owners rate the Galo Novo Cruisin highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant concerns about production communication and transparency.

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