“I've owned a Seiko skx013, but this watch has a better dial, less dial text, better crystal, better bezel action, and better dial alignment. This watch is a real crowd-pleaser. Young folk complement the vibrant green dial and bezel and older folk complement the dome sapphire and, coin edge bezel and vintage hands. One thing that surprised me was the case back, I went in expecting it to be a surface lazer etech, but to my surprise its actually a shallow etching so it wont ware out prematurely.”
“This is my second Islander. I took advantage of the sale, because I'd been looking at this watch for a while. It's a very striking piece, the green dial and bezel really looks sharp. The 38mm is a good size for my wrist, and it's unobtrusive to wear at work. I'm a machinist and worry about watches getting in the way. I'm sure this won't be the last Islander I purchase.”
“Absolutely love the color of this watch. Shipping was super fast. The domed sapphire crystal really takes this watch to another level. Lume is also crazy bright. Wears just as comfortably as my Seiko SKX 013. Looking forward to future purchases!”
“20ATM WR,Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal,Luminous Sapphire Bezel Insert,Japanese Automatic NH36 day-date Complication with just under $300,,, which means quite a crazy great deal.
38mm case is very wearable, looks nice on my 6'wrist.
Also surprised with the bracelet, it's a screwdown adjustable (not the pushpin adjust style) , which is quite rare at this pricepoint.
Maybe one of the best alternatives for skx013!
(I'm a big fan of Seiko and also own skx013 too, but may have to admit that there are many points this islander watch is much more better than the skx013)”
“My second Islander- such a quality diver. Really like the domed sapphire crystal and the handset. Awesome lime, of course. And I’m loving this green dial! (Let’s face it, most of us will never have a “Hulk.”). Always a great buying experience at LIW.”
“On a positive side:
- I like the color, size - spot on.
- Bracelet on a screws - very easy to work with, milled clasp and micro adjustments - perfect.
- Crystal with AR looks cool.
- Lume - great.
On a negative side.
- Bezel is wobbly. I wonder if this is a spring needs replacement/adjustment of something else. Will check in with support if this is something we can fix.
- Bracelet already vizibly scratched. Could be the fact that I am wearing a watch pretty often, could be finish and actual metal hardness.
Neutral:
- I would personally prefer thinner hour/minute hands. Or rather more pointy.”
