“That is my opinion. Very quick transaction and very fast email response! I did not have to wait 2 weeks for my watch delivery! My watch got delivered on my 5th day of waiting.”
“I always wanted to try the SKX013 but at the current prices, it's just not worth it. I found Islander watches and became obsessed. Watched the videos, read the revews... So I decided to purchase one. I'm not from the US, I'm from Costa Rica, so I took advantage of a work trip to the US to buy it and save on shipping and taxes. Wanted to try out these 38mm size divers, since my wrist size is 6.5" and I think it's the only budget option available and the specs looks too good to be true. And the are!
Overall the specs deliver and it's a good quality watch for the price. Almost perfect, but close enough!
My main gripe is with the bezel movement. It's too stiff and mushy. For me to turn in I really have to grab it and turn with force, and even then it doesn't turn all the way, so it takes several hard turns to use it and put it back in place. I thought it would loosen up after a few days, but it still is very stiff and at the point where it's not enjoyable and I honestly don't try to use it anymore. Not sure if it's just mine, but I've seen/read some reviews that also complain about the mushiness. Hope other models don't have this problem.
This last thing is just personal note/taste. I liked the idea of the dual time bezel, that's why I opted for the ISL-20. Design-wize there are some things that don't help with legibility and I read a couple of reviews that also mention this and I agree.
"The bevelled edge of the flat sapphire crystal which exaggerates the reflection of the hour markers on the dial". This makes the dial look too busy and cramped. Seems the dial markers are the same size as the 42mm, so they are not sized proportionally, but this is just personal taste. The bracelet is very good and comfortable, but I didn't like how it goes with the dial size and color, so I am using it on a rubber strap or a nato strap some times.
Lume is awesome!”
“Got this as a present for my boyfriends birthday and he absolutely loves it. As a watch collector he usually wears a different watch every day, but he's been wearing this daily since I gave it to him last month. Very happy with my purchase.”
“This is a whole lot of watch for the money, very high quality for only $299 and a great choice for folks whose wrist is < 7 inches. Bracelet in particular is of a high standard with the links having nice articulation to enable the watch to have a nice comfortable fit on wrist and is easy to size with the included screwdriver.
The dial & world time bezel insert choices are excellently judged with the sapphire crystal giving off a very subtle blue hue in the right lighting conditions. In short, this thing feels like a more expensive watch & gives some of the swiss made crew something to think about. As one famous Seiko Tuna wearing actor once said, "I'll be back..."”
“I purchased the 013 as I thought the 42/43mm version would be too big. However having worn the 013 which wears smaller than its 38mm diameter I think the 42/43mm version would have suited me better. That being said the watch is excellent value and quality keeping very good time to a few seconds a day. I'm not a fan of the bevelled edge of the flat sapphire crystal which exaggerates the reflection of the hour markers on the dial which I find distracting. I have replaced the original bracelet which was fitted with the islander jubilee style bracelet which I think suits the watch much better. The screw links are very handy when sizing the bracelet but perhaps the clasp could be improved. Overall given the hacking & hand winding movement, ceramic bezel insert, solid end links and sapphire crystal this watch will take some beating at the price. I'll probably be back for a 42/43mm version with a double domed crystal.”
