“I desired this watch for the beautiful abalone dial. But what helped seal it for me are the anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal, superluminova, shark teeth hour markers, NH35 automatic mechanism, and glossy black bezel framing the dial. It is balanced well by the heavy steel band that offers a substantial feel to this large 42mm watch. The dial is certainly busy, but the time is easy to read thanks to the large arrow hour and minute hands, and bright orange seconds hand. Only the date down at 6-o'clock is tough for me to read.
I also took advantage of a small summer discount making it more affordable. I own 3 other Islander watches, but this one is my new favorite. it was out of stock when I first saw it; but I signed up for email alert when it was back in stock, then jumped on it when I received the email alert that it was back.”
“The Islander Abalone is a stellar buy! Substantial without being too bulky. Very cool design on the sides and bezel that’s easy to grip and rotate. Everything on this watch just feels like quality and the face is without a doubt one of the most unique and beautiful I’ve seen in ages, especially in outdoor sunlight. Great depth and detail on the face and every element looks perfectly aligned.”
“This watch it gorgeous. Everything works, the abalone dial, with the contrasting DLC black bezel and then the pop of color from the orange second hand and minute markers. Great design and build quality. This one will get lots of wrist time.”
