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Islander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338vsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
IslanderIslander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
MSRP $429
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Anthracite
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$2,100

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What people say

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Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338

Owners widely praise the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 for its attractive dial texture and Pepsi bezel, with some finding the gold-tone accents and overall aesthetic to be a standout feature. The watch is also noted for its comfortable wearability and a useful GMT function, making it a popular choice for daily wear and vacations, further supported by its 200m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 highly for its visually appealing design and practical features at its price point.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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