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Islander Black Dial Automatic Diver with DLC Case
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Islander Black Dial Automatic Diver with DLC Case

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$429Discontinued
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Case

Diameter
43mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-lug
46mm
Lug width
22mm
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

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
baton

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Owners widely report good value for the money in the Islander Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch with DLC Case #ISL-34, with some finding its case, crystal, and bracelet quality superior to similarly priced non-Prospex Seiko models. Some owners note a lack of "wow" factor and bracelet rattle in competing models. Overall, owners rate the Islander Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch with DLC Case #ISL-34 highly for its build quality and value proposition.

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