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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsMaen Manhattan 37

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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
Manhattan 37
MaenManhattan 37
MSRP $799

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Manhattan 3737mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Manhattan 3740h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Manhattan 37100m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Manhattan 37$799

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
12.5mm
9.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Steel
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$799

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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.

Maen Manhattan 37

Owners widely praise the Maen Manhattan 37's visually rich dial and refined finishing, with some noting its sleek, trim 37mm case and impressive timekeeping. The bracelet receives mixed reactions, with some finding it cheap and lacking compared to alternatives, while others appreciate its taper and overall value. One reviewer highlights the Ultra-Thin variant's slim 7.1mm case and 100m water resistance, powered by a manually wound ETA Pesaux 7001 movement. Conversely, another owner reports a Ronda 150 movement running fast at +18s/d to +24s/d, and some with 6.5-inch wrists find the 47mm lug-to-lug distance wears larger than expected. The Maen Manhattan 37 offers excellent value with its Art Deco-inspired design and remarkable light play on the dial. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Maen Manhattan 37 highly for its visually rich dial and refined finishing at the price.

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