“This is a quality watch at an amazing price. It is everything the Seiko SKX should have been. Great finish, terrific bracelet, and I just love the domed sapphire crystal. Something to keep in mind when buying a 38mm watch; it is small. I have two 38mm divers from two different brands, and the Islander looks smaller. I picked up the green dial and bezel version, and unfortunately, the image on the website does not accurately portray the actual colour. The website makes it look darker than it actually is. It is a bright green, not the darker shade that I prefer. Don't get me wrong, it still looks great, I just can't see myself wearing it as much as I would if the dial and bezel were a darker green. It looks more like a summer watch and not a watch that I can wear with any outfit/suit. If you are a SKX or dive watch fan, you cannot go wrong with an Islander watch. I highly recommend.”
“It's not often there is a dive watch that fits smaller wrists well - a rare commodity without having to resort to vintage dive watches.
The watch itself is a lighter shade of green in person. It like having an emerald on the wrist. Has a bit of bling factor. The domed crystal, coin edge bezel, sapphire insert, Marine Master dial and hand set, all comes together such that the end product is more than the sum of its parts. The watch is not light, coming in at around 140 - 150g, depending on how many links you take out.
The male end link gives the watch a bit more "framing" on the wrist (ie. see a bit more of the bracelet on the top and bottom)Quite easy to size too.
It's a beautiful watch. Hard to stop looking at it. For context, I normally like lighter watches. The fact that I have this on my wrist all the time says something.”
“Positives - this is my 4th Islanders and hope all watch collectors / enthusiasts out there will agree why we are keep coming back to buy more Islanders! Sunburst green dial is a lot brighter in person than the photos / videos; the best part is when green lumes from bezel, indices, hour and minute hands shine the watch dials, this makes just a perfect green watch! Greens are all over and make this piece very unique comparing to all other Islanders!
Improvements - Rotating bezel action has a lot of back play (more significant than my ISL-04 - almost one second index back and forth) and the screw down crown action needs some grease or better thread as it is really difficult to unscrew/screw it (feels like grinding the threads). In addition, the crown guard is in its way (especially the top one) to make it more difficult to rotate and make your fingers sore. 38 mm watch crown action is definitely more challenging than 42 mm Islanders.”
“This watch is a Grand Slam in its size category. The emerald green watch face is beautiful in the sunlight and the double dome sapphire crystal makes the watch clear and viewable from any angle. Lume is excellent. Only took a few minutes to size this watch with a proper screwdriver. I'd say this watch is a "best bang for your buck."”
“Great looking watch. the fit and finish is first class all the way. On of my favorites in my collection. I was a little concerned about the smaller size but it is awesome 6 3/4 wrist here. Love the green. The bracelet with the screws was a breeze to size much easier than the standard pin and collar the collars are so tiny. I will be buying more Islander watches as soon as you get the colors restocked. Great job on this.”
“The Islander improves on the stock Seiko in all the ways you want. Drilled lugs, applied indices, lumed sapphire bezel, solid end-links, hand-winding and hacking.
This model though is above and beyond. Domed sapphire glass, screw links, those sweet marine master hands... and the GREEN! It's a gorgeous watch and a great price. Don't hesitate if you see it in stock.”
“I just got mine in the mail today. Absolutely stunning and packed with features that make it above and beyond my Seiko diver. The hacking and hand-winding alone is worth the money. Add to that both day, date and a Sapphire crystal, it's a home run in Green, both face and bezel. The small red pip on the second hand helps draw the eye to it in the light, and the lume in the dark.
I thought the smaller size wouldn't look right on my 7.25" wrist. But I am pleasantly surprised that it looks just fine.
Bravissimo Mark”
