Islander Melville GMT with Blue Hammer Dial #ISL-222

The Islander Melville GMT is our first GMT that is crafted to be your companion for any occasion. Whether sport, dress, or in-between, the Islander Melville GMT proves that you do not have to spend a lot to get a lot.

Inspired by the hammered finish of vintage and classic jewelry, the dial of the Melville GMT looks as if it has been created by multiple blows with a tiny hammer. Because it is a GMT watch, and identifying the second time zone quickly is important, we have kept that GMT scale a smooth finish. But, only those with a sharp eye will pick up on the tiny hammer we have used as a counter-balance of the seconds hand, adding a small bit of fun to a serious watch.

The Melville GMT is a 40mm case that has a lug to lug 47.5mm. The case is a combination of brushed and polished surfaces. The crown is screw down, an Islander hallmark, that helps ensure 100 meters of water resistance. A 100M watch does not require a screwdown crown, but we prefer the extra measure of safety it provides. The dauphine style hands and done in a brushed finish, and have an intricate line of luminescence that makes telling the time the in the dark a breeze. Along with the super-LumiNova that outlines the markers, you will find the watch to be as good looking in night, as in day. A date window is at the 6:00 position, and maintains dial balance.

Powering the watch is the Seiko NH34 automatic GMT movement, which is 24 jewels, handwinds and hacks, and provides 40 hours of power reserve. This is a caller GMT movement, with the GMT hand being independently settable to a different hour than displayed by the 12 hours hands. Turning the watch over and you can see the movement adorned with the custom rotor through the exhibition caseback. Both front and back crystals are scratch resistant sapphire.

Securing the Melville GMT to your wrist is a 20mm leather strap.