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Islander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338vsTissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph

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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
Seastar 1000 Chronograph
TissotSeastar 1000 Chronograph
MSRP $650

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
Seastar 1000 Chronograph45.5mm
Power Reserve
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
Seastar 1000 Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
Seastar 1000 Chronograph300m
MSRP
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429
Seastar 1000 Chronograph$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45.5mm
Thickness
14.5mm
12.82mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$650

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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.

Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph for its captivating blue dial, excellent case finishing, and legible matte dial, with some noting its Powermatic 80 movement offers remarkable accuracy averaging -0.6 seconds per day and an 80-hour power reserve. The ceramic bezel is also frequently highlighted as exceptionally well-done, and the bracelet is described as surprisingly strong. However, multiple owners report issues including bezel looseness, paint chipping, flooding, a broken crown, and a protruding case back causing discomfort. Some find the watch too large, with one owner noting unfinished case sides and a crown pattern that digs into fingers. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph highly for its impressive finishing and value, despite a notable number of reports concerning durability and comfort issues.

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