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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsSternglas Taiga GMT

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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
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
52mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
Ronda 505.24H
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$237

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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