“Once I finally got my watch, (it took the USPS 4 weeks to deliver it) I was really impressed by the build quality and attractiveness. You can tell that this watch was created by a "Watch guy", someone who loves watches and knows what makes for a great watch. This was my 1st Islander but it won't be my last!”
“I bought the ISL-53 with date. High quality watch. Nice heft to it and wears great. The stock strap is good but didn't fit this watch for me. I put that strap on a different watch. I paired this watch with a grey sailcloth and it's perfect. Great lume and easy to read.”
“12/18/2020:
Order Sunday 11/22/20 sent USPS on Tue 11/24/20 received Monday 12/14/20. barely more than 3 weeks to receive the package in France, it's perfect for me. with USPS, the package was released by Customs without tax, what was not likely to happen with DHL or UPS.
It's a Christmas present, so I respect the tradition, I haven't opened the package yet!
But I appreciate the work of Marc for already having a superb Islander SKX013 which lasts 6s / days
I like that this tool watch given for WR100m has a screw down crown, which is rare;
I find it unfortunate that the number 3 conflicts with the date; it would have been possible to put only the even numbers (2,4,6,8,10. or les). the date found its place in a white background with, on the other hand, a dash of the "9" in the same shape as the date window.
but the ideal watch does not exist!
We will see this at Christmas”
“The perfect balance of quality and function. The Black face, off white markings and soft orange second hand compliment each other perfectly. Each second mark is subtlety subdivided with 5 sub markers. The motion of the second hand seems to occupy each sub mark perfectly. Very happy with the 53.”
“This watch makes me smile more the more I look at it. The case design, dial, and hands look great. It has run well so far, the crown is pleasant to use, and I love exhibition case backs. I struggled for a bit trying to decide between this and the no-date version, but having that complication is nice and I think it still fits into the dial’s design well. I’d say you’re getting a lot for this price point with the sapphire crystal & case back and hacking & hand wind. If there’s any niggle, it’s that the markers and numerals’ lume fades a bit fast - the hands hold out for a good while, though. I love Marc’s designs and this is no exception - I’m glad I bought it!”
