“Very nice GMT watch which has a noticeable "airplane instrument" aesthetic without overdoing it (cough cough AVI-8 cough cough). The customer service was great as well (the first watch I received had an issue with a bracelet screw, and Marc was very responsive and promptly mailed me a replacement).”
“Perfect size, awesome lume, and super fast shipping. This GMT punches above its weight with its finishing and movement. First Islander I’ve purchased, and won’t be my last!”
“I am an experienced collector & have purchased a few Islanders in the past, both for myself and as gifts for others. I have always thought they are well worth the price - but I have to say that this Republic GMT is a level above all the other Islanders I've handled. It's a very well done watch with a great movement, design, sizing & finishing. The AR coating on the sapphire crystal seems particularly good too. If it had a clasp with on the fly micro adjustment, it would be nearly perfect! Even so, it still competes well with watches that cost much more. Well done!”
“The Republic GMT is a phenomenal leadoff hit for the Islander premium tier. I was initially hesitant to spend this much money on a non-"Swiss Made" GMT, but knowing this company always has your back if you're not satisfied, I took the plunge on the Pepsi dial. So glad I did. This is a forever watch.
The Republic is stunning in person. It's beautifully balanced from a design standpoint, and the finishing on mine is immaculate. The alignment is nearly perfect - in fact better than anything I own under the $2,000 price point - from the dial to the hand placement. The two-way rotating bezel is firmly seated with solid clicks and zero play. The movement is performing to COSC standards. I cannot stop blasting this thing with UV to stare at the lume at night.
The bracelet is the sleeper star of the show for me. You can't appreciate the polished accents on the links until you have one on your wrist in sunlight. It adds a beautiful aesthetic flair to the watch and pushes it further into the Premium Product club. Male end links are normally a drawback for me but they're so well executed here that I didn't even notice them at first. They curve to confirm to any wrist size.
Overall, at this price point, the Republic GMT is an absolute no-brainer if you're looking for a Swiss GMT that fits in equally well in a cockpit or scuba gear. Bravo to the Island Watch team for their execution on this.”
