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

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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 Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $625

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
Presage Cocktail Time$625

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Domed
Box
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
4R34
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$625

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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 Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time owners widely praise its stunning dials and excellent value, noting it looks far more expensive than its price point. One owner highlights the green Mockingbird variant's fantastic dial, index, and hand combination, along with a great crown. However, some owners criticize legibility issues due to dial markers and hands disappearing into the sunburst pattern, and find the stock straps and bracelets too short with limited micro-adjustments. One owner also describes the case as big, round, and somewhat boring. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its visually striking dials and perceived value, despite some concerns regarding legibility and bracelet fit.

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