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

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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
Oktopus Black Dial
Linde WerdelinOktopus Black Dial
MSRP $9,206
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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.

Linde Werdelin Oktopus Black Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Linde Werdelin Oktopus Black Dial for its striking, avant-garde design and the high-quality machining of its grade 5 titanium case. Reviewers consistently highlight its legibility and mainstream appeal, with one calling it a favorite within the line. The use of blue C3 SuperLumiNova on the black galvanic dial is noted for its exceptional lume, transitioning from calm in daylight to bold and bright in the dark. The watch is powered by an ETA 2892-A2 movement and comes on a rubber strap with a fold-over clasp. Some enthusiasts find the Oktopus design polarizing, with one describing it as "off" or "unfinished," while another finds the case "stunning." The Linde Werdelin Oktopus Black Dial is priced at 6,900 euros and limited to 88 pieces. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus Black Dial highly for its distinctive design and excellent lume.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Oktopus Black Dial46mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Oktopus Black Dial40h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Oktopus Black Dial100m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Oktopus Black Dial$9,206

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
46mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
Swiss ETA 2892-A2
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$9,206
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