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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsSugess Seestern S456 GMT

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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
Seestern S456 GMT
SugessSeestern S456 GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Seestern S456 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Seestern S456 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
Seestern S456 GMT200m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
Seestern S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Tritium

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
NH34
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
None
GMT, Date

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.

Sugess Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S456 GMT for its excellent case finishing, deep blue sunburst dial, and crisp indices, with one owner rating the overall fit and finish 9.5 out of 10. The watch is noted for its legibility, strong lume that lasts about 4 hours, and accurate timekeeping around -4 seconds per day, with easy GMT hand adjustment. Some owners report issues with a loose or friction-based unidirectional bezel, while others find theirs tight and prefer a bidirectional GMT bezel. The sapphire crystal is described as clear and flat by some, but others find it very reflective with AR coating that could be improved. Sizing is generally considered good at 39mm with a 46mm lug-to-lug and 12mm thickness, though one owner expresses concern about its 49mm lug-to-lug and 41mm bezel diameter. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and dial at its price point.

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