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Islander Islander Thunderbolt Pilot Watch with Black Mother of Pearl Dial #ISL-322vsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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Islander Thunderbolt Pilot Watch with Black Mother of Pearl Dial #ISL-322
IslanderIslander Thunderbolt Pilot Watch with Black Mother of Pearl Dial #ISL-322
MSRP $429
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Thunderbolt Pilot Watch with Black Mother of Pearl Dial #ISL-32240mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Islander Thunderbolt Pilot Watch with Black Mother of Pearl Dial #ISL-322
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Islander Thunderbolt Pilot Watch with Black Mother of Pearl Dial #ISL-322100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Islander Thunderbolt Pilot Watch with Black Mother of Pearl Dial #ISL-322$429
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$499

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What people say

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Islander Thunderbolt Pilot Watch with Black Mother of Pearl Dial #ISL-322

Owners widely praise the Islander Thunderbolt Pilot Watch with Black Mother of Pearl Dial #ISL-322 for its gorgeous, color-popping black mother-of-pearl dial and good case finishing, with some appreciating its distinct bead-blasted case and H-link bracelet. The $375 price is noted as a strong value for a true mother-of-pearl watch. However, opinions are divided on the dial text font and the Islander logo, with some finding them unattractive and others seeing them as minor issues on an otherwise appealing tool watch. On balance, owners rate the Islander Thunderbolt Pilot Watch with Black Mother of Pearl Dial #ISL-322 highly for its striking mother-of-pearl dial and value proposition.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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