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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsLinde Werdelin Spidolite Titanium – 3D Movement

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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
Spidolite Titanium – 3D Movement
Linde WerdelinSpidolite Titanium – 3D Movement
MSRP $21,587

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Spidolite Titanium – 3D Movement44mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Spidolite Titanium – 3D Movement42h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Spidolite Titanium – 3D Movement100m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Spidolite Titanium – 3D Movement$21,587

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
12.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
LW07
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$21,587

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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.

Linde Werdelin Spidolite Titanium – 3D Movement

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Titanium – 3D Movement is praised for its surprisingly wearable 44mm titanium case, which is hollowed and shaped for comfort despite its size. Reviewers note its industrial, sci-fi aesthetic with sharp angles and hexakey screws. The watch is powered by the LW07 automatic movement with a central seconds hand and is water-resistant to 100 meters. However, legibility is compromised by the skeletonized dial, and the recessed crown is difficult to grip for winding. On balance, reviewers find the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Titanium – 3D Movement's unique industrial design and comfortable wearability to be its strongest attributes, despite legibility challenges.

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