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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsSpinnaker Hull Titanium Bronze

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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
Hull Titanium Bronze
SpinnakerHull Titanium Bronze
MSRP $425

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Hull Titanium Bronze42mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Hull Titanium Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Hull Titanium Bronze100m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Hull Titanium Bronze$425

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$425

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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.

Spinnaker Hull Titanium Bronze

The Spinnaker Hull Titanium Bronze is a sold-out limited edition that has garnered significant interest, with one owner noting its titanium case stands out with a white strap. Owners are split on the watch's value, with one finding it a good purchase at $125 and another questioning the strap's suitability for its 100M water resistance. Some reviewers flag the VK73 movement's limited 60-minute chronograph and a big date window obscured by the chronograph hand, while others praise the handsome design with a textured sandwich dial and comfortable wearability. Lume is described as non-existent by one source. Overall, owners and reviewers are divided on the Spinnaker Hull Titanium Bronze, with praise for its design and wearability tempered by criticism of its movement execution and strap.

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