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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsSternglas Taiga 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
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
14mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
52mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Ronda 505.24H
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$237

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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