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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsHELM Togiak Expedition

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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
Togiak Expedition
HELMTogiak Expedition
MSRP $340

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Togiak Expedition42mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Togiak Expedition40h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Togiak Expedition200m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Togiak Expedition$340

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
Seiko Instruments NH36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Day, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$340

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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.

HELM Togiak Expedition

Owners widely praise the HELM Togiak Expedition for its utilitarian design, matte black dial, distinctive handset, and excellent lume. The watch is noted for offering good value and is ISO 6425 tested to 200m water resistance. Some owners find the size and weight may not suit smaller wrists, and the included bracelet and NATO strap are considered uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the HELM Togiak Expedition highly for its well-executed design and value proposition.

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