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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsMarathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ

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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
Jeep Willys SSGPQ
MarathonJeep Willys SSGPQ
MSRP $600

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Jeep Willys SSGPQ41mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Jeep Willys SSGPQ40h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Jeep Willys SSGPQ30m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Jeep Willys SSGPQ$600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$600

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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.

Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ

The Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ is a vintage-inspired sports watch with a handsome dial honoring military heritage and a unique case shape. It features a 41mm stainless steel case with a matte parkerized finish, a sapphire crystal, and a MaraGlo luminous dial, powered by an ETA F06.402 quartz movement. Reviewers note that its longer lugs may extend past smaller wrists and the included leather strap is fragile. The Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ is available for $500 to $650 USD. On balance, reviewers find the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ to be a good value, particularly for vintage Jeep enthusiasts, due to its design and heritage-inspired dial.

From video reviewers

The 41mm case size is a shared strength. Reviewers noted the bracelet clasp lacks micro-adjustments.

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