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Islander Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234vsRZE Urbanist

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Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234
IslanderIslander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234
MSRP $599
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-23440mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234100m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234$599
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1901
Miyota 2035
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$299

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What people say

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Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234

The Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234 is widely praised for its exceptional value, with owners and reviewers highlighting its build quality, case, bracelet, dial, and lume, likening it to higher-end brands. It features a reliable Seagull ST1901 manual-wind chronograph movement and a 40mm case, coming with both a bracelet and a leather racing strap. One owner notes that the watch's timekeeping accuracy is a point of concern due to the lack of a hacking function. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234 highly for its impressive build quality and comprehensive package at its sub-$500 price point.

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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