Islander 39mm PilotvsSan Martin Carved Coin Bezel Retro Pilot

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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.

Islander 39mm Pilot at true scale

39mm Pilot

San Martin Carved Coin Bezel Retro Pilot at true scale

Carved Coin Bezel Retro Pilot

Diameter

39mm

38.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.8mm

n/a

Thickness

11.6mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$229

$137

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
12mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$229
$137
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Islander 39mm Pilot

Owners widely praise the Islander 39mm Pilot Watch for its value and pilot watch design, with many noting its robust build and good lume. One owner reports accuracy under two seconds a day. The 39mm case size is generally well-received, though one owner finds it wears larger than expected due to lug-to-lug distance and thickness, while another states it wears perfectly at 12mm thick. The crown is noted as larger and easier to grip than on earlier models. Overall, owners rate the Islander 39mm Pilot Watch highly for its value and well-constructed pilot watch design.

San Martin Carved Coin Bezel Retro Pilot

Owners widely praise the San Martin Carved Coin Bezel Retro Pilot SN033's pleasing green dial with white and orange accents, describing it as clean, balanced, and welcoming, with a subtle metallic sparkle. Some consider it among the brand's best designs, appreciating the coin-edge bezel. However, some owners wish for a 36mm size, as the 38.5mm case with its narrow bezel wears larger, closer to 42mm on smaller wrists. One owner found the clasp adjustment tricky and desired half links for better wrist centering. Overall, owners rate the San Martin Carved Coin Bezel Retro Pilot SN033 highly for its attractive dial design and unique bezel at the price point.

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