“Lovely watch. Color turned out to be more of a golden lemon color than yellow. Which is fine. I’ll be changing the Crystal to a DD and the bezel insert to a 12 hour dark Pepsi. Faux Pogue look. Happy as always with a purchase from Marc.”
“At first the watch looked fine until the days passed and of course the date changed to reveal that the date in the date window was not straight or aligned to the day. Date number is not in the center of the date window cut out. Does not sound much but this is all your eyes are drawn to when you look at the watch. My Seiko 007, Turtle and baby Tuna do not have this issue. Will not purchase again as apparently within spec.”
“It's a beautiful watch with a beautiful "wasp" color combination. I was only disappointed by the "scratchy" bezel action with significant back play. I also regret there is no way to opt for the iconic J*lee style bracelet made famous by the SKX line.”
“Great value for the money. All the reliability of the Seiko movement plus the upgraded bracelet, crystal, etc.
Mark and the Long Island Watch crew are killing’ it!”
“Wonderful size! Wonderful color! Fantastic price! I made order on Black Friday and received it on Monday morning and I live in Hawaii.
This watch has wings!!
You're the best!!”
“To begin with, the service I received from Ryan & Marc was immediate & first rate every time. Absolutely no room for improvement.
This is the very best watch you can buy anywhere for the money. It's easily on par with my Tag Heuer & Omega. Sure those brands have standing around the globe & for good reason but this ISL08 sits alongside them for a fraction of the cost. No, it's not a Patek, Hublot, Rolex, Blancpain etc etc but it's not attempting to be in that world. As an everyday wearer for the majority of people it's exactly what it's meant to be.
The finish & fit are perfect. Somebody mentioned above the hands aren't the same color as the hour markers & this is true. I had serious concern for this as I'm a stickler (aka: PIA) but to be honest it 100% works as the hands with the black surround blends perfectly with the black bezel which for some bizarre reason makes it work even though the hour markers are different.
The solid link bracelet & clasp are perfect & comfortable to wear. The solid end links fit the case perfectly. I also purchased & fitted the ratchet 03 clasp.
I did this because I live in a hot climate & my wrists swell & contract all the time & the 03 clasp is perfect for this. Having said that, the clasp that comes with the watch is solid & fantastic & doesn't need upgrading.
The yellow color, in person, is impossible to properly describe but it looks great & not cheap in any way. The photo on this site DOES NOT represent the yellow regarding its quality look.
All in all it's the best $299 I have ever spent on a watch. I feel I robbed these guys for what I received. Yes, I'm serious!
Yes, my review looks like I'm a shill as I'm gushing about it. The watch exceeded my every expectation I had & then some. If it cost 3 times as much you're still getting a great deal.
Buy with total confidence as the product is everything as advertised & Island watches are a solid business.
What are you waiting for!”
“I love the quality of this watch with all of it's premium features for a very fair price.. The yellow color is amazing too. I love your videos as I have learned so much about watches and their care. You are a very professional man with a high degree of integrity. Enjoying this watch, the other two that I purchased from you, as well as the quality straps. I will be back for more.”
