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Islander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338vsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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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
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900
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.

Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.5mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
9S65
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$4,900
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