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Islander Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263vsVaer G2 Pacific GMT

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Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
IslanderIslander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
MSRP $329
G2 Pacific GMT
VaerG2 Pacific GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26334mm
G2 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
G2 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26350m
G2 Pacific GMT150m
MSRP
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263$329
G2 Pacific GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
34mm
39mm
Thickness
37mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Steel
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$329
$399

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What people say

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Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

Owners widely praise the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 for its exceptional value at $329, with many highlighting the striking pale blue dial and its suitability for semi-formal wear. Specific points of appreciation include the attractive case shape, the dial's texture, and the visibility of the blue hands. On balance, owners rate the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.

Vaer G2 Pacific GMT

Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT for its value, balancing quality, design, and wearability at its price point. One owner notes the dial can appear cloudy at certain angles. The watch utilizes a Swiss Ronda quartz GMT movement for reliable multi-time zone timekeeping. On balance, owners rate the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT highly for its overall value proposition.

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