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Islander Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148vsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

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Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148
IslanderIslander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148
MSRP $385
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-14836mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148100m
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz60m
MSRP
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148$385
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz$1,300

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
60m
Caseback
Exhibition
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$385
$1,300

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What people say

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Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148

Owners widely praise the Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148 for its perfect 36mm case size, noting an ideal ratio of sidewall and bezel to dial. The ice blue dial is described as "popping," and the updated logo text is appreciated. The bracelet and overall finishing are considered superb for the $190 price point, making it a significant piece for owners. On balance, owners rate the Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148 highly for its exceptional value and wearability at its price.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz is widely praised for its high-accuracy Swiss Made ETA F06.412 HeavyDrive-PreciDrive quartz movement, rated at +/- 10 seconds per year, and its tritium lume. Reviewers and owners highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, noting the sandblasted steel case with an asymmetric design, excellent bi-directional bezel action, and drilled lug holes. Some owners find it perfectly suited for sport/rugged use, though not necessarily as an everyday watch. One owner points out that the case's distinctive asymmetry deviates from current aesthetic trends. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz highly for its robust build and exceptional timekeeping accuracy at its price point.

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