“Time of ownership: 3 days.
Bold piece. Reinterpretation of the vintage faded orange - copper (dare I say 'salmon') hue dial into a modern and adventurous wristwatch with all the great specs that we have come to take for granted. I love the sharp and crisp appearance, and its presence is on par with those of several heavy-hitting larger brand-name (i.e., expensive and prestigious) dive watches. The faded orange dial shifts to a beige-like impression at times, but at other times is unabashedly – something else; either way the dial hue matches well with the blue ceramic bezel insert and marker accents. A fun watch for sure, and sophisticated enough to play well when dressed up. Aesthetically engaging and Im still trying to understand why the design works so well in a variety of situations. The value for this piece, especially considering cost per wear, is exponential.
I initially had some reservations about the polished hands because I've had trouble quickly reading the time with polished hands against a light hue dial in bright outdoor sunlight. Rest assured, the polished hands on the Islander Port Jefferson in Sun-Faded Orange present no such challenge. The blue center line on the hour and minute hands provides an accurate time check with ease. My favorite aspect of the polished hands is the way they are able to pick up the color of the dial under certain viewing angles. The only challenge to a quick time check is the captivating dial and the play of the light diffracting through the domed sapphire and reflecting off the polished hands.
The 40 mm stainless steel case frames the dial well and the 11.5 mm height keeps the piece firmly seated against the wrist. The caseback is simple but interesting, and the grooves in the logo are wide enough to allow easy cleaning. The 3D nature of the watch face becomes even more pronounced when viewing the charged lume in the dark. There is plenty of lume too, and if it weren't for the lumed logo, you might think this watch made by a brand that rhymes with Draco. The bracelet is comfortable, easily adjusted, and complements the watch. This watch could work well with a variety of straps, if one was so inclined. The team at Islander Watches responded to my inquiries very rapidly and the watch arrived on time. The Islander Port Jefferson in Sun-Faded Orange is an attainable splurge, even if it takes some disciplined saving. This piece is well worth the price to support the great work being done at Islander Watches. Generally, other reviews of this piece, with the watch at full price, agree with my conclusion. If you are purchasing the piece on sale or discounted, well, lets just say that the odds shall forever be in your favor.”
“I really enjoy wearing this Port Jeff! Great movement and dial, finishing beyond this price range, and just an overall great looker. I like it more each time I wear it, what more can you ask?”
“Absolutely love this watch, it wears and feels great! Special mention for the AR coating with the domed sapphire, makes it look like a million bucks. Highly recythis watch”
“I love the color scheme on this watch. The orange of the dial (I'd call it more of a copper or salmon) goes great with the dark blue bezel. Thanks to the movement the watch has a relatively slim profile as well. My only complaint is that the bezel action could be smoother.”
