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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsVenezianico Nereide Avventurina 39

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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
Nereide Avventurina 39
VenezianicoNereide Avventurina 39
MSRP $895

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Nereide Avventurina 3939mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Nereide Avventurina 3940h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Nereide Avventurina 39200m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Nereide Avventurina 39$895

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45.5mm
Finish
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$895

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 39

Venezianico Nereide owners and reviewers praise its attractive sunburst blue dial and sapphire crystal, with one reviewer finding its dial superior to similarly priced alternatives. The watch is considered good value at $845 USD, featuring a handsome aventurine dial and tungsten bezel insert that add flair to its design, though the default rubber strap is noted as stiff. The NH35A movement is questioned by some, and the brand's customer service reputation is a concern. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Venezianico Nereide highly for its striking dial and overall value proposition.

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