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Islander

Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch #ISL-05

Diver

$429Discontinued
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Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-lug
44.5mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m
Caseback
Engraved screw-in back

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Flat
AR coating
Yes

Movement

Caliber
Seiko NH36
Type
Automatic
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Seiko

The day-date variant of the NH35 platform, adding a day-of-week display wheel to the proven SII automatic architecture. Shares all dimensions and specifications with the NH35 while offering the additional complication. Widely used by microbrand watchmakers who want day-date functionality in their Seiko-compatible builds. The day disc is available in multiple language combinations depending on the variant.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
mercedes

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The Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch #ISL-05 is an automatic diver watch, with a 38mm stainless steel case, 13mm thick, powered by the Seiko NH36 movement. Water resistance is rated to 200m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $429.

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