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

Ref. horizon-azure-gmt·MSRP $265

Ref. islander-calabro-gmt-world-time-watch-with-full-lume-dial-isl-244·MSRP $329
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Measurements
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Horizon Azure GMT - Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Dual Time

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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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