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Islander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338vsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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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
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.6mm
Thickness
14.5mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
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

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
80h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$11,600

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

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