Islander Melville GMT
Elegant travel watch with an unusual dial texture, classic proportions and the practical function of a second time zone.
The Islander Melville GMT combines the best of sports and dress watches in an original design, making it equally at home at a business meeting or on a trip around the world. Its design is built around balanced proportions, elegant details and, above all, a striking textured dial that gives the collection its distinctive character.
The standout feature is the dial with a subtly raised, irregular texture reminiscent of hand-hammered metal. The various color options offer different shades and contrasting details, while the smooth outer ring with a 24-hour scale makes it easy to read a second time zone. Elegant dauphine-style hands are complemented by Super-LumiNova luminous elements, which, together with the hour markers, ensure good legibility even in the dark. The practical date window at six o’clock preserves the dial’s symmetry.
The stainless steel case measures 40 mm in diameter, 47.5 mm lug-to-lug and 13 mm thick. The combination of brushed and polished surfaces emphasizes the watch’s elegant yet sporty character. The dial is protected by a domed sapphire crystal with an inner anti-reflective coating, while the screw-down crown and caseback ensure water resistance to 10 ATM (100 meters).
Power comes from the reliable Japanese Seiko NH34 GMT automatic caliber, with 24 jewels, manual winding, a hacking seconds hand and an approximate power reserve of 40 hours. Its GMT complication allows the 24-hour hand to be set independently, making it possible to track two time zones at once. The movement is also visible through the exhibition sapphire caseback, which features a specially customized Islander rotor.
The watch is complemented by a high-quality 20 mm leather strap, whose color coordinates with the specific dial variant. For a sportier look, the watch can also be fitted with an optional steel bracelet.
The Islander Melville GMT proves that a travel watch need not be bulky or overtly sporty. Its appeal lies in its elegant proportions, distinctive textured dial and practical GMT complication, making it a versatile companion for everyday wear and travel alike.
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