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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsStudio Underd0g Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)

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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
Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gMint Choc Chip (Gen3)
MSRP $550

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)38.5mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)40h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Standard
Indices
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$550

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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.

Studio Underd0g Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)

Owners and reviewers praise the Studio Underd0g Mint Choc Chip (Gen3) for its unique, visually striking design, featuring an asymmetrical dial, textured two-tone finish, orange chrono hand tips, and chocolate chip hour markers, all housed in a comfortable 38.5mm case with a hand-winding SeaGull ST-1901 movement and a goat-skin strap. Some owners, however, find the watch overpriced for its movement and dial quality, and a few feel it appears toy-like on larger wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Studio Underd0g Mint Choc Chip (Gen3) for its distinctive aesthetic and comfortable wear, despite some reservations about price and perceived scale.

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