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Islander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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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
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
41mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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