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

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Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333
IslanderIslander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333
MSRP $350
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-33340mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333100m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333$350
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2170
Miyota 2035
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$299

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What people say

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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 excellent value, lightweight and durable titanium case with a hardness coating, and solar movement. The second hand is noted to hit indices accurately, and the solar dial lume is considered striking. Some owners find the included straps too thin or narrow, and there is a desire among some for an automatic movement option. Overall, owners rate the Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333 highly for its robust specifications and lightweight titanium construction at a fair price.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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