Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic with Anthracite DialvsSpinnaker Fleuss GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic with Anthracite Dial at true scale

Calabro GMT World Time Automatic with Anthracite Dial

Spinnaker Fleuss GMT at true scale

Fleuss GMT

Diameter

40mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

lowest

51mm

Thickness

14mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

150m

MSRP

$379

$299

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH34

Seiko NH34

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Screw-down
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$379
$299
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic with Anthracite Dial

Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316 owners widely report excellent value at its $329 MSRP, citing the Seiko NH34 automatic movement, sapphire crystal, and well-proportioned 40mm case. The watch features a handsome anthracite dial with applied indices and a quality 120-click unidirectional bezel. On balance, owners rate the Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316 highly for its value and robust feature set at the price point.

Spinnaker Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal and comfortable, light wearability, especially considering its affordable price point, highlighting its textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating as stunning features. However, the watch faces criticism for its large 43mm case size, with some describing it as a "hockey puck," and a "jingly jangly" Beads of Rice bracelet with a pressed clasp, which is considered not finely finished. Some users also noted the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value, particularly when found on discount.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Fleuss GMT's Seiko NH34 movement is a recurring positive point. Reviewers also noted the watch's attractive colorways and comfortable wear. No shared weaknesses were identified across the reviews.

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