Islander Melville GMT
Elegant travel watch with an unusual dial texture, classic proportions, and a practical second time zone function.
The Islander Melville GMT is an original blend of sports and dress watch styling, equally suited to a business meeting or a trip around the world. Its design is based on balanced proportions, elegant details, and, above all, a distinctive textured dial that gives the entire collection its unmistakable character.
The most striking feature is the dial with a finely embossed, irregular texture reminiscent of hand-hammered metal. The different color variations offer a range of 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 hands are complemented by Super-LumiNova luminous elements, which, together with the hour markers, ensure good legibility in the dark. A 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 underscores the watch’s elegant, sporty character. The dial is protected by a domed sapphire crystal with an internal anti-reflective coating, while the screw-down crown and case back ensure water resistance of 10 ATM (100 meters).
Power comes from the reliable Japanese Seiko NH34 GMT automatic movement, featuring 24 jewels, manual winding, hacking seconds, 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 the time in two time zones simultaneously. The movement is also visible through the transparent sapphire case back, which features a specially customized Islander rotor.
The watch is fitted with a high-quality 20 mm leather strap, whose color complements the specific dial variation. 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, original textured dial, and practical GMT complication, making it a versatile companion for everyday wear and travel alike.
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