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Norqain Adventure Sport JP 42mm Anthracite GreyvsIslander Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316

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Adventure Sport JP 42mm Anthracite Grey
NorqainAdventure Sport JP 42mm Anthracite Grey
MSRP $3,471
Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316
IslanderIslander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316
MSRP $379

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Adventure Sport JP 42mm Anthracite Grey42mm
Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-31640mm
Power Reserve
Adventure Sport JP 42mm Anthracite Grey41h
Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316
Water Resistance
Adventure Sport JP 42mm Anthracite Grey100m
Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316200m
MSRP
Adventure Sport JP 42mm Anthracite Grey$3,471
Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316$379

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.65mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.2mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NORQAIN NN08
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,471
$379

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What people say

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Norqain Adventure Sport JP 42mm Anthracite Grey

The Norqain Adventure Sport JP 42mm Anthracite Grey is widely praised for its value and tool watch capabilities, with reviewers highlighting its well-executed herringbone dial pattern, strong legibility from its C1 Super-LumiNova lume, and a precisely executed 42mm steel case featuring a ceramic bezel insert. Owners and reviewers note the comfortable rubber strap, though one source mentions it can be stiff initially. The ETA 2824-based NN09 movement is considered reliable, though its 38-hour power reserve is standard and some find it common for the price point. While some owners find Norqain's men's models large, the 42mm Adventure Sport is considered a good fit by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Norqain Adventure Sport JP 42mm Anthracite Grey highly for its distinctive dial and robust build at its price point.

Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316

Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316 offers excellent value at $329 MSRP, featuring a handsome anthracite dial with applied indices, a sapphire crystal, and a quality 120-click unidirectional bezel. Owners highlight the NH34 movement and well-proportioned 40x48x20mm case. Overall, owners rate the Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316 highly for its value and feature set at the price point.

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