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Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
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Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

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$395Sold out

Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Flat
AR coating
Underside

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 2070
Type
Quartz

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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The Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 is widely praised for its fantastic ink black dial color and 38mm case size, with owners calling it a keeper and appreciating its specs-to-price ratio and good finishing. Some owners note a slight bezel misalignment and challenging bracelet screws. The bezel is covered by mineral crystal, and the lack of a date complication is a point of contention for some, who feel it diminishes practicality for a solar quartz watch. One owner found the watch looked too small on the wrist, though they prefer smaller watches. Overall, owners rate the Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 highly for its dial color and wearability at the price point, despite minor build quirks and the absence of a date.

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