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Islander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338vsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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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
OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Water Resistance
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
42mm
35mm
Thickness
14.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dome
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
TMI VD78A
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$405

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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.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

KUOE OLD SMITH is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, with owners noting its attractive bronze case and dial contrast. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent accuracy. However, the case finishing is considered average for the price, and the lume fades quickly. Some find the small date window difficult to read, and the Seiko NH38 movement is described as noisy. The 18mm lug width and PVD-coated strap hardware are also noted as drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers find the KUOE OLD SMITH to be a compelling vintage field watch offering good value, particularly for its aesthetic appeal and accuracy.

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