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Islander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278vsWolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

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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
Skindiver WT Automatic
WolbrookSkindiver WT Automatic
MSRP $498

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Skindiver WT Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Skindiver WT Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
Skindiver WT Automatic150m
MSRP
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395
Skindiver WT Automatic$498

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Steel
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070
Miyota 8315
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$498

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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic for its attractive retro aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and good value, with many highlighting its striking green dial, box sapphire crystal, and well-executed Beads of Rice bracelet. Some reviewers note the Miyota 8315 movement is adjusted to ±15 seconds per day, and one owner found the steel bracelet's finishing did not match the watch as well as the rubber straps. A minority of owners express disappointment with the lume, bezel wobble, and a perceived lack of finishing refinement, with one reviewer ultimately not recommending the watch. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic highly for its vintage charm and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

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