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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsGrand Seiko SLGW003

Q: Which is cheaper, the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 or the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

At MSRP the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $11,600 for the Grand Seiko SLGW003 — a $11,151 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which is bigger, the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 or the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

The Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 wears larger at 42mm versus 38.6mm for the Grand Seiko SLGW003 — a 3.4mm difference across the dial.

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 or the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

The Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SLGW003.

Q: What movement does the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 run compared to the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

The Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH38), while the Grand Seiko SLGW003 runs a manual (9SA4).

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

Grand Seiko SLGW003

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MSRP $11,600

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

SLGW00338.6mm

Power Reserve

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

SLGW00380h

Water Resistance

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

SLGW00330m

MSRP

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

SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Yes

Dial Color

—

Black

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38

9SA4

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

80h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$449

$11,600

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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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Grand Seiko SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

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