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Islander Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46vsZelos GT

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Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46
IslanderIslander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46
MSRP $299
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-4642mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46
GT40h
Water Resistance
Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46100m
GT100m
MSRP
Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46$299
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
DLC Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Engraved screw-in back
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
SS - Azzurro
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Miyota 9133
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$499

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What people say

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Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46

Owners widely praise the Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46 for its anti-reflective sapphire crystal, legible dial, and strong C3 lume. The Seiko NH35 movement, featuring hacking and hand-winding, is also a commonly cited positive, contributing to its value at a $199 sale price. Some owners appreciate the clean, unbranded dial, aligning with traditional Flieger design. However, one owner notes the watch runs fast, requiring frequent time adjustments, and another commenter feels the date complication detracts from the Flieger aesthetic. Overall, owners rate the Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46 highly for its value and classic Flieger design elements.

Zelos GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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