Bertucci A-2S FieldvsIslander 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-2S Field at true scale

A-2S Field

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

$145

lowest

$285

Movement

Quartz

Miyota 2170

Case

6 specs
Thickness
n/a
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Brushed stainless steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
n/a
100m
Caseback
n/a
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
R-Type mineral crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
AR Coating
n/a
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota 2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$285
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Reviews

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Bertucci A-2S Field

Owners widely praise the Bertucci A-2S Field for its ruggedness, durability, and value, noting its recognizable classic field watch design and lightweight, fiber-reinforced construction suitable for active wear. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superior accuracy compared to mid-range automatics, a sensible solar cell, and good lume. Some owners find the 40mm case size too small and the fixed lugs limit strap options, while one expressed concern over reports of model failures after a year. One owner wishes for higher water resistance and prefers titanium or plastic cases. Overall, owners rate the Bertucci A-2S Field highly for its durable, lightweight build and sensible features at a good value.

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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