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

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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
PRX
TissotPRX
MSRP $2,150

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
PRX42mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
PRX68h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
PRX100m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
PRX$2,150

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14.54mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Graded green
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
Valjoux A05.H31
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
68h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$2,150

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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 PRX

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PRX for its exceptional finishing and value, with many noting it punches well above its price point. The well-constructed case and bracelet are frequently highlighted, as is its comfortable wearing profile and attractive sunburst dial. Some owners find the hype around the PRX overblown, and a few have noted quality control issues with specific models, such as a loose chrono hand or dust on the hands. The lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet is a recurring minor criticism, and some reviewers suggest the dial hands could be less shiny or that the quartz movement could be more accurate. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PRX highly for its impressive finishing and integrated bracelet design at an accessible price.

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