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Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsIslander Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302

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Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
IslanderIslander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
MSRP $649

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-30240mm
Power Reserve
Globetrotter GMT40h
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
Water Resistance
Globetrotter GMT200m
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302200m
MSRP
Globetrotter GMT$469
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302$649

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
12.7mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
0mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
GMT Banff
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$649

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What people say

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Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302

Owners widely praise the Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302 for its eye-catching degrading black dial and strong lume. Some owners note the bracelet's tight links and rough clasp edges as drawbacks, though one owner received a replacement bracelet that improved wearability. Opinions are split on the watch's design, with some finding it overdesigned and reminiscent of older Seiko mods, while others appreciate its originality and find it appealing, particularly at its discounted price. On balance, owners appreciate the Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302 for its unique dial and value, despite some reservations about the bracelet finishing.

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