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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsRZE Resolute 36

Q: Which is cheaper, the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 or the RZE Resolute 36?

At MSRP the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $689 for the RZE Resolute 36 — a $240 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which is bigger, the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 or the RZE Resolute 36?

The Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the RZE Resolute 36 — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Q: What movement does the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 run compared to the RZE Resolute 36?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 uses the Seiko NH38 and the RZE Resolute 36 uses the Miyota 9039.

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

RZE Resolute 36

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MSRP $689

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

Resolute 3636mm

Power Reserve

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

Resolute 3640h

Water Resistance

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

Resolute 36200m

MSRP

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

Resolute 36$689

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

Flat

Dial Color

—

Black

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38

Miyota 9039

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$449

$689

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

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