“I have been a big fan of Islander and their customer service and bracelets. This is my first Islander watch. They knocked it out of the park! The fit and finish of the Astoria punches well above the price point. I have had several compliments in the two weeks I have been wearing this watch. Keep up the good work guys, and keep the watches coming!”
“This watch is 4.5 stars, really. Love the sapphire glass, 50m water resistant rating, texture on the dial, tonneau shape, automatic movement, and most of all the slimness of the watch. The band is "ok". I like it more than I thought but probably would've prefered an all-gray or black band. I was excited about the lume but it fades really quickly. I've bought affordable, slim, BGW9 hands that have preformed better. Overall, I would recommend this watch (as most people don't care about lime like I do) and think that Mark/Long Island Watches really have "watch people" in mind when they design their own brands and do quality work. Thank you for finally putting out such a fully featured, wearable Tonneau watch!”
“I’m one of the first in the Islander Buyback program Marc recently started. I sent my ISL Port Jeff skin diver in and got a full credit towards the brand. This Astoria (regardless the huge discounted pick-up) is a smoking watch … even at the full MSRP. It’s the perfect cup of proverbial coffee … not too big, nor small. It wears elegantly/yet casual. The textured dial, use of lumed Roman numerals and the literal crown shaped crown are all great. People talk often about GADAs, even at 50 meters of resistance … the versatility factor is here. Pair with jeans, or suit up. It’s also not a clone, nor direct homage to any one watch — a dress piece that walks its own line. As with every ISL or pickup from this company, you deal in confidence with great people — watch enthusiasts themselves.”
