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

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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
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-14836mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148$385
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Exhibition
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$385
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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