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Islander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338vsTissot PR516

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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
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $575

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
PR51640mm
Power Reserve
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
PR51640h
Water Resistance
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
PR516100m
MSRP
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429
PR516$575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.5mm
12.16mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
40mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
13 1/4'''
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$575

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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.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its athletic 1970s charisma, vintage-inspired dial design, and thoughtful finishing. The manual-wind chronograph variant is noted for its robust case and impressive A05.291 movement with a 68-hour power reserve, while the automatic Powermatic 80 variant offers an 80-hour power reserve in a 38mm steel case at an accessible price. However, several sources flag the bracelet clasp as a letdown, describing it as a folded steel or stamped design that does not match the case quality. Some owners find the dial bland or wish the bezel looked different, and one reviewer notes the 14mm thickness of the chronograph can be noticeable. The Powermatic 80 variant's fixed bezel is criticized by one owner as a departure from dive watch principles. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its strong value and retro-inspired design, with the chronograph movement and accessible pricing being key draws.

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