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

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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
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
Safari200m
MSRP
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Tool
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Seiko NH38A
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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