“I was looking for a green diver but not the usual neon green. I passed on the blue-green Orient Kamasu and chose 007 style #ISL-44. Love the dial and the yachty bezel. I'm glad I jumped on the 43mm instead of waiting for the 38mm. Sometimes impatience is a virtue.”
“The finish quality of this watch really impressed me. The shiny bits are quite shiny. The bracelet is super comfy. The dial is surprisingly brilliant without being too in-your-face. The bezel is super satisfying to turn. The chapter ring is lined up perfectly. I'm not sure why it took me so long to pull the trigger on an Islander. I totally understand now why people buy multiple Islanders.”
“I know other people have already said it but I totally agree that the Islander dive series is a better buy than the SKX. I have an SKX and I enjoy that watch too, but the updated Seiko movement (hand winding! Terrific!) sapphire crystal, ceramic bezels, and other upgrades make for a better and great value watch. Love the dial and hands as well. In my humble opinion Marc and team have built the natural progression successor to the SKX and the big company missed the boat.”
“Mark has called this the Emerald Islander or something like that. I think HulkMaster is more inline .The specs on this watch make it best bang for buck I've ever had the privilege of buying .Fit n finish ,better specs for same money as SKX at the moment is just crazy. Having the look of a yacht master in the rich emerald green is all a plus to me.Beautiful watch!”
“And it was worth every day I waited. The deep, deep emerald green of the face is absolutely stunning. The raised bezel is very nice. This watch stands out and I am glad I waited for it. Knockout Marc!”
