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Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsLongines LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

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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
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE
LonginesLONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE
MSRP $4,400

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE41mm
Power Reserve
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE40h
Water Resistance
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE30m
MSRP
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE$4,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
L688.5
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$4,400

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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 AVIGATION BIGEYE

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Avigation Bigeye for its unique, asymmetric dial, vintage military aesthetic, and cohesive design, with one reviewer noting its GPHG Best Revival prize win. The tactile chronograph pusher action and reliable L688.2 column wheel movement are highlighted, as is the watch's legibility and versatile strap-swapping potential due to its 20mm lug width. However, criticisms include the 30-minute sub-dial's three-minute hash marks, which some find compromise reading speed, and the lack of drilled lugs. The watch's thickness, around 14.45mm, is noted as typical for its movement, and some owners mention minor QC issues with chronograph hand alignment and a loud rotor. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Avigation Bigeye highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and solid chronograph performance at its price point.

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