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Islander Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276vsFormex Reef 39.5 mm

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Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276
IslanderIslander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276
MSRP $695
Reef 39.5 mm
FormexReef 39.5 mm
MSRP $2,230

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-27640mm
Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm
Power Reserve
Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276
Reef 39.5 mm56h
Water Resistance
Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276200m
Reef 39.5 mm300m
MSRP
Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276$695
Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Bahama Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
56h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$2,230

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What people say

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Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276

Owners widely praise the Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276 for its excellent case finishing and build quality, featuring applied indices and a matching date wheel. The watch is noted for wearing well on the wrist with ample micro-adjustment options for a comfortable fit, and it is running at +2 seconds per day out of the box, powered by an SW330-2 movement. Overall, owners rate the Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276 highly for its finishing and wearability at the price point.

Formex Reef 39.5 mm

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is widely praised for its refined finishing, comfortable and well-proportioned case design, and impressive specifications for its price point, including COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement and 300m water resistance. Owners and reviewers highlight the tool-less micro-adjust clasp and quick-release spring bars as practical features. Some reviewers note that the 22mm lug width feels slightly disproportionate to the smaller case, and the bracelet could benefit from more taper, though this is a point of contention for some owners who value the overall package. A prototype crown protrusion issue is noted as being addressed for production. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 39.5 mm highly for its excellent value and well-executed design.

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