Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Diver with Ink Black DialvsMovado Series 800

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Diver with Ink Black Dial at true scale

Saltaire 38mm Solar Diver with Ink Black Dial

Movado Series 800 at true scale

Series 800

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Thickness

12.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$349

lowest

$1,395

Movement

Miyota 2070

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Caseback
Solid
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
AR Coating
Underside
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$1,395
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Reviews

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Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Diver with Ink Black Dial

The Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 is widely praised for its fantastic ink black dial color and 38mm case size, with owners calling it a keeper and appreciating its specs-to-price ratio and good finishing. Some owners note a slight bezel misalignment and challenging bracelet screws. The bezel is covered by mineral crystal, and the lack of a date complication is a point of contention for some, who feel it diminishes practicality for a solar quartz watch. One owner found the watch looked too small on the wrist, though they prefer smaller watches. Overall, owners rate the Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 highly for its dial color and wearability at the price point, despite minor build quirks and the absence of a date.

Movado Series 800

Owners widely praise the Movado Series 800 for its attractive appearance and solid build quality, with one owner noting their example has performed and looked great for years of constant wear. The watch is described as having a sportier, tool-watch aesthetic with a dive watch feel, featuring polished and glossy elements, luminescent markers and hands, and a silver-toned concave dot. Some owners find the watch's secondhand price to be high when compared to alternatives, and one reviewer notes that some lumed indices are omitted and the date wheel lacks color-matching. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Movado Series 800 highly for its appealing design and robust construction at its price point.

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