Side by side

Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsOrient Sport Watch

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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
Sport Watch
OrientSport Watch
MSRP $245
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Orient Sport Watch

Owners praise the Orient Sport Watch for its sapphire crystal, day and date complications, and overall value around $300, with one owner calling the red dial version the best-looking dive watch in its price range. A modern 40mm case size is noted, alongside Orient's signature power reserve indicator. One reviewer flags the use of a mineral crystal and a non-hacking, non-hand-winding automatic movement as drawbacks for the price. On balance, owners rate the Orient Sport Watch highly for its impressive value and feature set at the price point.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Sport Watch41.9mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Sport Watch40h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Sport Watch50m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Sport Watch$245

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41.9mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
F6922
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$245
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 vs Orient Sport Watch gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.