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Islander Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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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
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-33340mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333$350
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
38mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2170
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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