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Islander Melville GMT with Black Hammer Dial #ISL-255
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Islander · Melville

Islander Melville GMT with Black Hammer Dial #ISL-255

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Case

Diameter
40mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-lug
40mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Seiko NH34
Type
Automatic

Seiko

A Seiko (TMI / Seiko Instruments) automatic GMT caliber — the export-market designation of the Seiko 4R34 — that adds a 24-hour fourth hand to the NH35 / 4R35 base. It runs at 21,600 vph with about 41 hours of power reserve, hacks and hand-winds, and has become the default affordable GMT for microbrands.

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Owners widely praise the Islander Melville GMT with Black Hammer Dial #ISL-255 for its excellent quality and comfortable feel at its price point. One owner notes the lume is "pretty good," though hands and markers can blend with the dial over time, impacting legibility. Some find the 40mm case a bit thick due to the Seiko NH34 movement and would prefer a less textured dial. Overall, owners rate the Islander Melville GMT with Black Hammer Dial #ISL-255 highly for its impressive value and comfortable wearability.

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