The Islander JFK Automatic GMT is one of those watches that does exactly what it says on the tin, and then some. Named for the international airport that sits squarely on Long Island, the JFK is a diver-grade GMT built for people who actually travel. It wears its enthusiast credentials openly, with three colorways that each bring something distinct to that platform. For 2026, the JFK Automatic GMT has also been upgraded. The still 42mm stainless steel case measures 14.5mm thick with a 47.8mm lug-to-lug. The Pink and Orange version share the same polished and brushed finish while the Blue version is fully brushed. A domed sapphire crystal with inner anti-reflective coating protects the dial, and the screw-down crown at 4 o'clock — oversized for easy grip — locks down the 200-meter water resistance rating. The embossed screw-down caseback is solid, with the Islander logo pressed in. The bracelet is a 20mm and now closes with a six-position tool-less microadjust deployant clasp. The dial on each variant is embossed with the JFK's signature cloud texture — a nod to the sky, and to the airport that inspired the collection name. The Seiko NH34 automatic GMT movement runs the show across all three variants — a 24-jewel Japanese caliber that hacks, handwinds, and delivers an independent 24-hour GMT hand settable in one-hour increments from the crown's first second position. A 24-hour chapter ring on the dial handles second-timezone reading, while the bidirectional bezel with its sapphire insert handles a potential third. Power reserve sits at 41 hours, and the movement beats at 21,600 bph. With these specifications, the JFK Automatic GMT is one of the better value propositions in the GMT diver space.
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