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Islander Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333vsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333
IslanderIslander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333
MSRP $350
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-33340mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333$350
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2170
Miyota 9075
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$935

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What people say

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Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333

Owners widely praise the Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333 for its excellent value, lightweight and durable titanium case with a hardness coating, and solar movement. The second hand is noted to hit indices accurately, and the solar dial lume is considered striking. Some owners find the included straps too thin or narrow, and there is a desire among some for an automatic movement option. Overall, owners rate the Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333 highly for its robust specifications and lightweight titanium construction at a fair price.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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