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Islander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338vsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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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
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
14.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$428

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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.

Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

The Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench is widely seen as a commemorative keepsake, particularly for those celebrating Singapore's 60th anniversary or born in 1965. Reviewers note its vibrant red enamel dial and 37mm steel case with fixed wire lugs, along with 100m water resistance. One owner reported the watch is "patina-ing well" after three years, and the Miyota 82S5 movement is considered a reliable, cost-effective base. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench as a unique souvenir and tribute piece, with its distinctive enamel dial being a key draw.

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