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Islander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338vsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
IslanderIslander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
MSRP $429
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
14.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$420

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What people say

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Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338

Owners widely praise the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 for its attractive dial texture and Pepsi bezel, with some finding the gold-tone accents and overall aesthetic to be a standout feature. The watch is also noted for its comfortable wearability and a useful GMT function, making it a popular choice for daily wear and vacations, further supported by its 200m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 highly for its visually appealing design and practical features at its price point.

Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

Owners widely praise the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch for its rugged quartz movement, accuracy, and tritium lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its solid build, legibility, and comfortable, lightweight wear, making it particularly well-suited for smaller wrists. Some owners, however, consider the price point of $350-420 to be somewhat high. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch highly for its dependable quartz accuracy and excellent tritium lume.

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