Bertucci A-2RA RETROFORMvsIslander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Bertucci A-2RA RETROFORM at true scale

A-2RA RETROFORM

Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333 at true scale

Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.5mm

Thickness

n/a

10.4mm

Water Resistance

n/a

100m

MSRP

$155

lowest

$285

Movement

USA movement

Miyota 2170

Case

6 specs
Thickness
n/a
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Fiber reinforced polycarbonate (Unibody)
Titanium
Water Resistance
n/a
100m
Caseback
n/a
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Duraform polycarbonate
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
AR Coating
n/a
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
USA movement
Miyota 2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$155
$285
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Reviews

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Bertucci A-2RA RETROFORM

Owners praise the Bertucci A-2RA RETROFORM as a durable, lightweight field watch with a unique design and good value. Its USA quartz movement offers superior accuracy compared to mid-range automatics, eliminating the need for frequent time and date adjustments. Some owners find the 40mm case comfortable and sufficiently durable for occasional wear, while others note its thinness and suggest it may not withstand rigorous daily use. One owner wishes for a 20mm lug width and a slightly smaller case. The second hand occasionally misses minute track markers. Overall, owners rate the Bertucci A-2RA RETROFORM highly for its value and reliable quartz accuracy.

Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333

Owners widely praise the Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333 for its lightweight, durable titanium construction, often noting its HV1000 surface hardness treatment. Its solar movement, strong lume, and day+date functions are frequently highlighted as impressive specifications for the $285 price point, with many considering it an excellent value. Some owners find the watch so light they forget they are wearing it, and the second hand is reported to hit indices accurately. However, some users dislike the included straps for being too thin or narrow, and one owner expressed a desire for an automatic version. Overall, owners rate the Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333 highly for its robust build, impressive features, and exceptional value.

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