Cronos NH34 GMT Automatic Men Watch L6020MvsIslander Calabro GMT World Time Watch

Ref. us-pre-owned-cronos-nh34-gmt-automatic-men-watch-l6020m·MSRP $269

Ref. islander-calabro-gmt-world-time-watch-with-full-lume-dial-isl-244·MSRP $329
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Measurements
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NH34 GMT Automatic Men Watch L6020M

Calabro GMT World Time Watch
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
14mm
Thickness
12.8mm
lowest
14mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$269
lowest
$329
Movement
Seiko NH34
Seiko NH34
Case
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Cronos NH34 GMT Automatic Men Watch L6020M for its smooth crown action and perfectly aligned GMT hand, a common point of comparison to other NH34 watches. The watch is available in various colorways and dial options, including a striking white dial, and is noted as a definitive GMT homage with dimensions close to original designs. The bracelet features an Easylink Comfort Extension Link in addition to standard micro-adjustments. One owner flags the deep rehaut as a weak point, though it is not noticeable in daily wear and accommodates the NH34 movement's hands. Overall, owners rate the Cronos NH34 GMT Automatic Men Watch L6020M highly for its excellent GMT hand alignment and smooth crown action at the price point.
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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