Which is bigger, the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 or the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)?

The Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 run compared to the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 uses the Seiko NH38 and the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) uses the La Joux-Perret G101.

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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsFears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Q: Which is cheaper, the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 or the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)?

At MSRP the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $2,625 for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a $2,176 gap before any retailer discounting.

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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

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MSRP $449

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

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MSRP $2,625

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm

Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm

Power Reserve

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

Date Boutique Edition (event)40h

Water Resistance

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m

Date Boutique Edition (event)15m

MSRP

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449

Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

—

Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38

La Joux-Perret G101

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$449

$2,625

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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.

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Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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