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Islander Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316vsVario Futurist

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Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316
IslanderIslander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316
MSRP $379
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-31640mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316$379
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$379
$648

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What people say

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Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316

Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316 offers excellent value at $329 MSRP, featuring a handsome anthracite dial with applied indices, a sapphire crystal, and a quality 120-click unidirectional bezel. Owners highlight the NH34 movement and well-proportioned 40x48x20mm case. Overall, owners rate the Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316 highly for its value and feature set at the price point.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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