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

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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 Damascus Steel
TissotPRX Damascus Steel
MSRP $1,175

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
PRX Damascus Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
PRX Damascus Steel80h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
PRX Damascus Steel100m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
PRX Damascus Steel$1,175

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
12.5mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
37.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
Powermatic 80
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
80h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$1,175

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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 Damascus Steel

The Tissot PRX Damascus Steel is noted for its unique Damascus steel case and dial, which some owners find visually appealing and appreciate the intricate pattern. One owner enjoys looking at the watch's movement. The 38mm size is considered reasonable for the price, though it may be too small for some wrists. One owner experienced a scratch that detracted from the Damascus pattern, but this was resolved by the dealer. The reviewer found the Damascus steel case and dial to be "a bit over the top." Overall, owners and reviewers find the Tissot PRX Damascus Steel to be a unique watch with a polarizing aesthetic, with its value tied to its distinctive material.

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