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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

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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
AA02 Diver Watch
OrientAA02 Diver Watch
MSRP $285

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
F6922
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$285

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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.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

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