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Islander Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267vsHELM Vanuatu

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Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267
IslanderIslander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267
MSRP $695
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-26743.2mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267150m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267$695
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
43.2mm
42mm
Thickness
13.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.4mm
50mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Seiko Instruments NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$285

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What people say

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Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267

Owners widely praise the Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267 for its good fit and finish, unique design, and comfortable wearability, with many noting its integrated bracelet and case dimensions make it wear smaller than its specs suggest. Some owners find the dial cluttered and unbalanced, with specific criticism directed at the date window placement and the hour hand, while others appreciate the case's skeletonized lugs and the overall bold, retro-futuristic aesthetic. Accuracy figures range from +3.6s/day to more variable performance, and the crown is frequently described as slightly hard to manipulate due to its guards. On balance, owners value the Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267 for its originality and finishing at its price point, despite some polarizing design elements.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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