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

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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
Bellissima
TissotBellissima
MSRP $515

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Bellissima26mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Bellissima40h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Bellissima50m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Bellissima$515

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
26mm
Thickness
12.5mm
6.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
26mm
Lug Width
20mm
4mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Indices
Roman

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$515

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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 Bellissima

The Tissot Bellissima is praised for its classic and timeless design, with its smaller case sizes considered suitable for dainty or smaller wrists. Owners appreciate its exhibition caseback and find it a keeper, noting its respectable brand standing at around $450. On balance, owners value the Tissot Bellissima for its mature, timeless aesthetic and brand reputation at its price point.

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