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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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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
Presage Classic Series
SeikoPresage Classic Series
MSRP $950

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Presage Classic Series36mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Presage Classic Series72h
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
Presage Classic Series100m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
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
6R51
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$950

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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

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is widely praised for its sublime dial and hand finishing, with textured dials inspired by silk and elegantly curved hands. Owners and reviewers highlight the value proposition under $1,000, the comfortable wearability due to case proportions and slim appearance, and the robust 100m water resistance on several models. The 72-hour power reserve from the 6R51 or 6R55 automatic movements is a consistent positive note. However, one owner criticizes the pin and collar bracelet system as awful, and the 24-hour subdial is noted as potentially annoying by another. Accuracy figures for the 6R55 movement range from +25/-15 seconds per day to within -15/+25 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series highly for its exquisite dial work and strong value at its price point.

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