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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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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
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
50mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
8R46
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
45h
Jewels
0
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$3,000

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

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