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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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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
MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
MASTER COLLECTION34mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
MASTER COLLECTION
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
MASTER COLLECTION$2,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
14mm
9.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Ivory

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
L888.5
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$2,450

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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent value, refined design, and high-quality finishing, with specific mentions of beautiful dials featuring engraved Breguet numerals and attractive vintage aesthetics. The watch is noted for its dressy feel and classic styling, with some owners preferring its wearability to other collections. However, some reviewers flag the subdial cutting off numerals, uninspiring crown and pushers on certain chronograph models, and a lack of micro-adjustments on the bracelet. Other owners find the case finishing homogenous and dial printing less refined, and the collection's traditional styling is sometimes seen as less popular than sportier alternatives. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, and water resistance is noted as 30m on one variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its refined design and exceptional value, particularly for its dress watch offerings.

From video reviewers

The watch's lug-to-lug fit of 44.75mm is a notable combination with its 38.5mm width, making it suitable for smaller wrists. The Longines MASTER COLLECTION's annual calendar function can be finicky, requiring occasional manual adjustments to keep it accurate. Reviewers disagree on the watch's case size, with one reviewer mentioning 40mm and another mentioning 42mm.

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