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

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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
Rally
BoldrRally
MSRP $299

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Rally38mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Rally40h
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
Rally200m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
Rally$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
I - Wells 008 (Updated)
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$299

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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.

Boldr Rally

Owners widely praise the Boldr Rally's compact 38mm titanium case and excellent value under A$500. The VK64 mecaquartz movement has proven reliable for years, and the sapphire crystal is a welcome feature. Some owners find the dial busy and difficult to read, particularly the black hands against the black subdial, and note the bead-blasted titanium case can be a scratch magnet. The default straps have been described as boring or not holding up to daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Rally highly for its robust titanium construction and excellent value, despite some legibility concerns.

From video reviewers

The 38mm titanium case with a 44mm lug-to-lug measurement provides a comfortable and compact fit. The 200m water resistance is noted as robust for a chronograph. The 14mm thickness was mentioned as potentially substantial for the watch's size.

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