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Islander Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267vsPhoibos Wave Master

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Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267
IslanderIslander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267
MSRP $695
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-26743.2mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267150m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267$695
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
43.2mm
42mm
Thickness
13.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.4mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
SII NH35A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$309

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What people say

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Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267

Owners widely praise the Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267 for its good fit and finish, unique design, and comfortable wearability, with many noting its integrated bracelet and case dimensions make it wear smaller than its specs suggest. Some owners find the dial cluttered and unbalanced, with specific criticism directed at the date window placement and the hour hand, while others appreciate the case's skeletonized lugs and the overall bold, retro-futuristic aesthetic. Accuracy figures range from +3.6s/day to more variable performance, and the crown is frequently described as slightly hard to manipulate due to its guards. On balance, owners value the Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267 for its originality and finishing at its price point, despite some polarizing design elements.

Phoibos Wave Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and comfortable engineer bracelet, with many considering it one of the best-looking watches under $300. The watch features a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel, and owners report good quality for the price, with a subtle wave pattern on the dial appreciated for its unique style. While some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers or an off-center outer ring have been noted, these are generally considered not visible during wear. One owner experienced a clasp breakage after four years, but Phoibos replaced it free of charge. Some owners wish the watch were larger than 40mm, and one notes the GMT hand and other details may not hold up under extreme close-ups. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and value, especially considering its build quality and features.

From video reviewers

The unidirectional ceramic bezel action is praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the water resistance rating, with some stating 300M and others 200M.

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