“Mark performed a recent "makeover" of this watch, going from a fluted to smooth bezel and from a Jubilee to Oyster style bracelet while moving the date window from 3 to 6 o'clock and framing the date in a silver surround. The resulting watch is more comfortable to wear and easier to look at - not that the old version was bad - it was quite good - I have one and wear it frequently. The very handsome blue starburst face is now very symmetrical, with the double baton ("Kit-Kat") 12 o'clock marker and Islander clock logo at the top being perfectly balanced at 6 o'clock by the "Automatic" logo and framed date at the bottom. The watch retains the excellent Miyota 9015 movement, which in my watch runs 1-3 seconds per day fast - excellent, and nearly scratchproof sapphire front and back crystals. While I felt the need to replace the somewhat itchy Jubilee bracelet on the old ISL-38 with a 3rd party blue leather strap, I'm VERY happy with the look and feel of the NEW ISL-38, just as it is. Do I need TWO ISL-38s? Nope. But then these two versions, one on a strap and one on a bracelet and with different face appointments and bezels look very different on the wrist. Both look great and keep excellent time. The old ISL-38/blue leather strap has a relaxed "chic" look while the new ISL-38 is more of a no-nonsense sports watch that's absolutely safe to swim with, due to its sealing/screw-down crown and stainless steel bracelet. But either works fine when boating OR under a cuffed sleeve and jacket in the boardroom. Great evolution, Mark! Keep 'em coming. And let's see more of the Miyota 9015 movements - they're great performers.”
“This Islander Brookville Blue Dial is really sweet!
It's similar to a Rolex OP or Omega Aqua Terra.
Really well made, has Solita movement, and screws in the links!
I will order the Salmon when it's available.”
“The watch was exactly as I hoped for and wears a little smaller than I might have expected. It fits my seven inch wrist perfectly. The movement came running six seconds slow per day but I have been able to easily adjust it to plus two seconds per day. The band was also very easy to adjust with the included screwdriver. I needed to remove three links to make it fit properly”
“This watch looks very similar to the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra blue dial, which I assume is not an accident. The dial and movement finishing on the Omega are noticeably better but not so much better to justify the enormous price differential. I proudly wear this watch several times a week and love it’s look and feel. My only complaint is that the bracelet was very hard to adjust, requiring me to shuffle the links when a couple of the screws would not loosen after many attempts — frustrating experience. However, once adjusted the bracelet is comfortable even in very hot and humid weather.”
