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Islander Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148vsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148
IslanderIslander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148
MSRP $385
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-14836mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148$385
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Exhibition
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Seiko NH38A
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$385
$388

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Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148

Owners widely praise the Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148 for its perfect 36mm case size, noting an ideal ratio of sidewall and bezel to dial. The ice blue dial is described as "popping," and the updated logo text is appreciated. The bracelet and overall finishing are considered superb for the $190 price point, making it a significant piece for owners. On balance, owners rate the Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148 highly for its exceptional value and wearability at its price.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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