“I wanted a black faced watch for wear with formal attire. This watch is a nice fit for this usage. I will find a black leather band that is large enough for an 8" wrist and will add that to my watch in the near future.
The watch is keeping good time and I only had to reset it once due to not wearing it for a few days.
Recommend the watch and the company. Quick shipping and timely arrival.”
“I love buying from Marc at Island Watch. If there is a question, he answers it. If there is a problem (which I never really had one), I hear he fixes it. 2 great purchases with many more to come. My 15 yr. old got this watch as his first "real" watch as he called it. Marc probably has a new customer now.”
“Band isn't great, but easily replaced by another 22mm band. Watch is fantastic for the price, looks good. Plastic ring with second marks stand out slightly in some lighting conditions, but doesn't detract from the look of the watch too much. Quite accurate, doesn't lose or gain time too quickly.”
“It was a hard choice between the Symphony II and the Bambino that everyone recommends. The symphony II has sapphire crystal, a flat top, and (the deal maker) an exhibition windowed back. Sold.
It's a handsome piece, that feels solid and has a little heft. The crystal is clear and easy to clean. The black dial is a solid black, that makes the silver hands and hour markers stand out. The pictures don't do this baby justice.
It's keeping time and the date well. No adjustments needed yet. No hacking on it, just so you know.
If you get the steel bracelet, its true what other sites/reviews have said: it likes to rip out arm hairs. The five stars is for the watch itself. I do love the simple look of the stainless band, regardless of hair pull.
TLDR: I love this watch: it has everything I wanted in an automatic watch, and has features you find on more expensive watches.”
“Very elegant watch, it has beautiful sunburst dial. The date window is in polished steel, not white color, which is great. It has a nice weight to it. I removed the SS bracelet and installed a black leather one and a butterfly deployment clasp. These changes made the watch look much nicer IMO. I like the more square lines of its case, and recommend it, but some wearers might prefer a slightly thinner dress watch.”
