“This is my second Islander. Didn't let me down this time, either. I've been looking for a field watch as clean as this for years. I don't want any words on the dial. I don't need reminders of how deep I can go, who made it, etc. This is PERFECT. I've had it for a couple weeks and I'm VERY happy. Tell me the time and date, and save the advertising. IR coating and lume is exceptional, also.
Not my fist Islander, and not my last!”
“I wasn't really in the market for a new watch, but this thing ticked every box required to try something other than my Citizen field watch for everyday wear. Size: larger than a typical field watch, but doesn't feel oversized. Dial: large, clean, easy to read, nice hands, good lume, and a date window! If I'm wearing a watch on a daily basis, I need a date window. I've already scraped it on a couple metal door frames and the coating and crystal still look new. The signed crown is a nice subtle touch. My one nitpicky criticism? The date window. The date is not centered in the window, so the teens are a little hard to read. There's very little space between the edge of the opening and the 1. That being said, I love this watch and will continue wearing it everyday. Excellent design and functionality at a fraction of the cost of big name brands!”
“This watch is the real deal. Everything about this watch just screams high ROI. You're getting *real* performance for a fraction of what you'd pay for the same performance from a bigger brand. With specs like these, it punches way above its weight:
* Automatic movement
* Sapphire crystal
* 42mm diameter
* Water resistant to 100m
* It even has a screw-down crown!
And on top of all the legit performance specs, it looks fantastic. It's just really, really well done. Marc, nice job on this!”
“Amazing price value options! Not My first Islander, might not be the last. Nice Flieger un a very interesting option with date window. (Very useful for me) The leather band is ok, however, I Will replace it with a black nato ir similar. The service from Long Island watches is outstanding!! Thank You!!”
“Beautiful watch! The photos accurately capture the watch's appearance. It's weight is substantial, but not too heavy. Out of the box it ran fast by about 5 seconds per day, but it has settled to about 2 seconds per day after about 3 weeks. I didn't care for the leather strap; it's thick and stiff. I substituted an all-black NATO style strap (#NATO-10-PVD), which looks good with the watch and is more comfortable. Well worth the price.”
“Super happy with my purchase as I am generally a “Seiko” watch enthusiast I am not sure I will go back. This watch is everything I’ve always wanted in a seiko but it cost me about a third of what a modded seiko would cost. Seiko does some things well like they’re movements, which this watch has incorporated. But they’re fit and finish does not compare to this Islanders.
I’m sold on Islander watches and you should be too!!!!”
“Wearing this right now, on a PVD paratrooper strap. The DLC finish is subtle, hides fingerprints and focuses attention on the highly legible sterile dial. Printing is crisp and accurate and the orange seconds hand really pops. Delivery to UK was fast and problem-free. My first Islander but almost certainly not my last.”
“Beautiful watch. Very nice 42mm size. Sterile dial really completes the look and the DLC coating is the best one can have in a black watch. I am surprised I like the band as much as I do. Plan was to switch to NATO, but I haven't felt the desire to do it yet. Pleased the crown is not oversized.”
