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Automatic Dive
This Automatic Dive record tracks Islander ISL-02: a 43mm stainless-steel automatic dive watch with Seiko NH36 movement, AR sapphire crystal, luminous ceramic bezel insert, solid-link bracelet, drilled lugs, and 200m water resistance.
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Overview
| Brand | Islander |
| Reference | ISL-02 |
| Collection | Islander Dive |
| Category | Dive |
| Price guide | Entry-level · Under $600 |
Full specification
Specs
Case & dial
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | 46 mm |
| Thickness | 14 mm |
| Water resistance | 200 m |
| Crystal | AR sapphire crystal |
| Case material | stainless steel |
| Bezel | 120-click unidirectional ceramic dive bezel |
| Case back | embossed lighthouse scene caseback |
Movement & furniture
| Type | Automatic |
| Caliber | Seiko NH36A → |
| Functions | day, date |
| Power reserve | 41 h |
| Jewels | 24 |
| Lume | SuperLuminova on hands, markers, logo, and bezel insert |
| Strap / bracelet | solid-link stainless-steel bracelet |
Bottom line
A strong budget automatic diver for people who like SKX-style ergonomics and want sapphire/ceramic upgrades out of the box.
Highlights
- 43mm SKX-style dive case
- Seiko NH36 automatic movement
- AR sapphire crystal
- Luminous ceramic bezel insert
- 200m water resistance
Who it's for
Buyers who want Islander’s classic value-diver formula: familiar SKX-style proportions, upgraded sapphire/ceramic hardware, and easy mod/strap friendliness at a budget price.
Before you buy
- 43mm case is large by modern enthusiast standards
- This record tracks ISL-02; other Islander dive variants use different dials/crystals/bezels
- NH36 day/date is practical but not high-beat
- Design intentionally follows familiar SKX-style cues
FAQ
Is the Automatic Dive automatic or quartz?
The Automatic Dive is automatic. The Seiko NH36A winds itself from the motion of your wrist, so it needs no battery. A full wind holds roughly 41 hours, so it keeps running overnight off the wrist; left longer it stops and restarts once you wear or hand-wind it.
What movement does the Automatic Dive use?
The Automatic Dive is powered by the Seiko NH36A from Seiko Instruments, an automatic caliber with 24 jewels, a 41-hour power reserve, and a 21,600 bph beat rate. Being automatic, it winds from the motion of your wrist and needs no battery.
Does the Automatic Dive have a date?
Yes — the Automatic Dive has a date display on the dial. The date advances automatically as the movement runs, so the current day of the month is always visible at a glance, and you can set it from the crown after the watch has been left to stop.
How water resistant is the Automatic Dive?
The Automatic Dive is rated to 200 m. That is true dive territory: fine for swimming, snorkelling and recreational scuba diving, as well as all daily wear. Whatever the rating, avoid operating the crown or pushers underwater, and have the gaskets checked periodically to keep it reliable.
How big does the Automatic Dive wear?
At 43 mm across with a 46 mm lug-to-lug and 14 mm thick, the Automatic Dive wears as a large, wrist-filling watch. Lug-to-lug is the measurement that really decides fit, since it sets how far the case spans the wrist — 46 mm suits most wrists, and smaller wrists especially should check that figure.
What movement does ISL-02 use?
Long Island Watch lists ISL-02 with an NH36 automatic movement with hand winding, hacking, day/date, 24 jewels, 21,600 bph, and about 41 hours of power reserve.
How large is the Islander Automatic Dive?
Official copy lists a 43mm case, 14mm thickness, and about 46mm tip-to-tip length.
Is it water resistant enough for diving?
The page and caseback specify 200m water resistance, which is a proper recreational dive-watch rating when seals are maintained.
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