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Islander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338vsZelos Mako 4

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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
Mako 4
ZelosMako 4
MSRP $529

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
Mako 440mm
Power Reserve
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
Mako 440h
Water Resistance
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
Mako 4300m
MSRP
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429
Mako 4$529

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Diver - Flare
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$529

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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.

Zelos Mako 4

Owners widely praise Zelos' dial finishing, with specific admiration for blued markers and hands, and the unique titanium bezel insert. Reviewers highlight the Mako 4's impressive case finishing and fully lumed ceramic bezel for its price point, noting the boxed sapphire crystal and wavy dial texture contribute to a vintage feel. The Sellita SW200 movement is described as reliable, with one owner reporting accuracy of -0.3 seconds per day. However, the crown can be difficult to grip, and the winding mechanism offers resistance when screwing down, while the watch's height may hinder wearability under a suit cuff. The tropic rubber strap is considered excellent, in contrast to a stiff leather option. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Mako 4 highly for its exceptional dial and case finishing at its price point.

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