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Islander Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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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
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-25943mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259$499
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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