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Islander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338vsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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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
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Indices
Applied

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
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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