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Islander Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259vsLorier Merlin

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Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259
IslanderIslander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259
MSRP $499
Merlin
LorierMerlin
MSRP $549

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-25943mm
Merlin36mm
Power Reserve
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259
Merlin40h
Water Resistance
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259200m
Merlin50m
MSRP
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259$499
Merlin$549

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Standard
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$549

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What people say

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Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259

Owners widely report the Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259 looks amazing in person and is very happy with their purchase. Reviewers consistently flag its impressive lightness and comfortable wearability on the wrist. On balance, owners rate the Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259 highly for its stunning aesthetics and comfortable, lightweight titanium build.

Lorier Merlin

Owners widely praise the Lorier Merlin for its vintage-inspired 37mm case, heat-blued hands, raised numerals, and hesalite crystal. The watch is noted for its comfortable wear, with some finding it wears large despite its size and even thinner on a two-piece strap. Drilled lug holes and a locking bezel are also appreciated features. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day, while others do not specify. Some owners find the dual-crown design unappealing or the case chunky, with the 37mm size feeling small for a dive bezel watch, though others find it perfect for smaller wrists. The supplied strap and its hardware are considered cheap by one owner, and the bezel action is described as light and hollow. A desire for a sapphire crystal option at the price point is mentioned by some, while others prefer the hesalite for its vintage look. On balance, owners and the community rate the Lorier Merlin highly for its authentic vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear.

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