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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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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

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.2mm
Thickness
14mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
6R5H
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,650

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial for its stunning, inky black urushi lacquer dial, noting its deep visual depth and soft sheen with gold accents or Roman numerals. The 40.2mm stainless steel case, rated for 100 meters of water resistance, is considered classy and elegant, with one owner appreciating the interplay of light on the dial's textured hands and glossy second hand. The 72-hour power reserve of the 6R5H or 6R54 movement is a consistent highlight, and the accessible price point is frequently mentioned. Some owners note visible pores on the white logo and Roman numerals, and visible scratches from polishing in bright light, while one reviewer flags the GMT function's dial setting as slightly wonky. Accuracy is rated at +25 to -15 seconds per day by multiple sources.

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