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Islander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338vsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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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
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14.5mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$1,800

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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 MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

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