AETHELSOHN Horizon Azure GMT - Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Dual TimevsIslander Calabro GMT World Time Watch

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Measurements

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AETHELSOHN Horizon Azure GMT - Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Dual Time at true scale

Horizon Azure GMT - Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Dual Time

Islander Calabro GMT World Time Watch at true scale

Calabro GMT World Time Watch

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.5mm

14mm

lowest

Thickness

13.3mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$265

lowest

$329

Movement

Seiko NH34

Seiko NH34

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
14mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$329
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Reviews

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AETHELSOHN Horizon Azure GMT - Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Dual Time

Owners praise the AETHELSOHN Horizon Azure GMT - Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Dual Time for its value under $200 and its stunning blue dial, with some reporting good quality and accuracy. However, criticism points to basic finishing and potential QC issues, with one owner noting the watch appeared to be around 40mm and wishing it was 36mm. The male end links cause it to wear larger, and the on-the-fly adjustment for the GMT hand is stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the AETHELSOHN Horizon Azure GMT - Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Dual Time for its attractive dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about finishing and wearability.

Islander Calabro GMT World Time Watch

Owners widely praise the Islander Calabro GMT World Time Watch for its excellent value and quality, with many appreciating the attractive split dial design and the "true" GMT functionality powered by the Seiko NH34 automatic movement. Specific positive points include the retro day window, a well-regarded bracelet with screw links and micro-adjustments, and applied indices. One owner noted the watch is 39mm, not 40mm, and found the lume not as advertised, while another suggested improvements to the busy dial layout. On balance, owners rate the Islander Calabro GMT World Time Watch highly for its impressive feature set and design at its affordable price point.

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