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Islander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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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
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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