“I picked up an ISL-21 (my first Islander) during the Black Friday sale. It really is a fantastic timepiece. For the price tier, it is well beyond what one could reasonably expect. I have not been able to find anything that could be considered a flaw. The dial lives up to the hype. Hands and indices are also beautiful. The stop light seconds hand is the cherry on top. Very impressed w/ the Islander bracelet. The threaded pins make sizing a breeze. I wish the bigger brands would take the cue and make them standard. NH36 is a great choice for the movement. Mine has been very accurate, and Seiko movements are known for durability. I had been wanting an SKX013, but missed the boat on reasonable prices. I am very glad I went with the Islander. It is objectively a better product with all the upgrades, and even at the regular price it is one of the best values in watches right now.”
“Absolutely no issues with the quality of the watch and purchased on Island Watches Black Friday sale at a great price that is well worth the price paid for a watch of this quality. Unfortunately, the watch I chose was a 38mm Green Bezel and Dial. While the color is fantastic, the size is just a bit too small for my 6.75 inch wrist. Once I sell this one I will definitely buy another more appropriately sized watch.”
“I've never been a bracelet guy until this watch. I don't want to take it off. The green dial looks great and I love the lumed bezel. The lume in general is good and I enjoy the watch design every time I look at my wrist. The taper of the bracelet made more of a difference than I would've thought (and a good one). Most of my watches are around 40+ mm and I was looking for a smaller one and this fits the bill perfectly. Combined with the reliable movement and sapphire crystal, I love this watch. My bezel's rather tight but I think it's loosening with use so I'm not concerned, there. If you're looking for a slightly smaller dive-style watch on a bracelet (which is easy to change with the drilled lugs) and with excellent specs, this is worth serious consideration.”
“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.”
“I never thought I'd wear a 38mm diver, but I really like the size and quality of this watch. I have a 7.25" wrist and it fits very well, is crazy comfortable and looks fantastic. Suddenly my 42mm watches look too big! Double domed AR sapphire crystal, sapphire bezel, blazing loom, solid end link bracelet with screws, milled clasp, accurate and robust movement-- all for this price?! Amazing! You should get one!”
“Great size and love the dd sapphire crystal. My only issue is that I find the hands are too thick for this watch. If the hands were thinner, I think it would help with the symmetry of this watch. In the end, this is a fantastic value for what you are getting.”
“I have a smaller wrist and always wanted to try the 38mm SKX, but I got into the watch game a year too late. I found that the Islander offers more value for the dollar. It wears great on wrist, looks great, no QC issues. This watch was on my radar for a long time and when it was offered on sale during the Black Friday sale, I pulled the trigger and I’m glad i I did! Long Island Watch also help fix a bezel issue on a Phoibos I got from them earlier this year as well. Fast service, great customer service. Will repeat again when something catches my eye.”
