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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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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
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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