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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsTissot PRC 200

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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
PRC 200
TissotPRC 200
MSRP $595

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
PRC 20043mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
PRC 20040h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
PRC 200200m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
PRC 200$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
42mm
Finish
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Arabic and indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
13 1/4'''
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$595

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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.

Tissot PRC 200

Owners widely praise the Tissot PRC 200's dial depth and legibility, with one noting the blue dial is more impressive in person. Reviewers highlight its satisfyingly weighted pushers and accessible entry into mechanical chronographs. The watch features a clean white dial with Arabic numerals for easy reading and bright green lume on its hands, offering a genuine 200m water resistance. One owner flags the day function as inaccurate, requiring weekly resets, though timekeeping is very accurate. The 44mm steel case is described as a bit thick but wearable, with a rubber strap option enhancing comfort at its $1,025 price. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Tissot PRC 200 for its legible dial and robust water resistance at an accessible price point.

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