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Islander Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148vsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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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
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-14836mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148100m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148$385
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Exhibition
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$385
$428

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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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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