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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsHELM Khuraburi

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Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
IslanderIslander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
MSRP $395
Khuraburi
HELMKhuraburi
MSRP $310

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Khuraburi42mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Khuraburi40h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Khuraburi300m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Khuraburi$310

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$310

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What people say

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Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

The Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 is lauded for its appealing color and 38mm size, with owners calling it a keeper. Reviewers and owners alike praise its impressive specifications for the price and good finishing. However, some owners express a desire for a date complication, and one owner found the 38mm size too small, despite preferring smaller watches. The bezel is noted to be mineral crystal, not sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 highly for its value and wearability, with the primary praise centering on its color and compact dimensions.

HELM Khuraburi

Owners widely report the HELM Khuraburi is liked, with one owner noting it arrived in perfect condition. Some owners find the HELM Khuraburi to be on the large side. On balance, owners rate the HELM Khuraburi positively for its condition and general appeal, despite some finding it large.

From video reviewers

The HELM Khuraburi offers a rugged, solid build for its price point. Availability is a significant drawback, with the watch being difficult to acquire due to infrequent stock.

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