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Islander Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276vsPhoibos Argo

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Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276
IslanderIslander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276
MSRP $695
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-27640mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276
Argo40h
Water Resistance
Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276200m
Argo200m
MSRP
Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276$695
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Yellow
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
SII NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$345

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What people say

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Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276

Owners widely praise the Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276 for its excellent case finishing and build quality, featuring applied indices and a matching date wheel. The watch is noted for wearing well on the wrist with ample micro-adjustment options for a comfortable fit, and it is running at +2 seconds per day out of the box, powered by an SW330-2 movement. Overall, owners rate the Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276 highly for its finishing and wearability at the price point.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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