“Excellent value. This piece actually has higher build and material quality than a lower end Sinn 104 limited edition red seconds hand that cost almost 10 times as much. The case on this Islander has no rough edges. The band really surprised me. It has a sueded or burnished inside which is soft against your skin. The only complaints, which knock a star off, is that the lume is dull (compared to the same lume on another Islander model) and the crown screw action is a bit sand papery. Other than those 2 issues, the piece is great. A note on the black dial. It's a matte black with an almost heathered look if you look close. It's not a shiny black. The hands and indices are a slightly off white. I wasn't sure about this from the pics on the store page as they look white and off white depending on pic.”
“I really love this watch! Tremendous value when compared to other alternatives. I bought it to wear as an everyday “tool” watch, and looked for it to be a substitute for my Explorer.
It is extremely easy to read due to the AR coating on the crystal and the brushed finish of the bezel, no blinding reflection when you’re trying to read the time! The picture was taken in full morning sun, no reflection!
The finish is as good as any Seiko I have (many), and the bracelet fits perfectly. Really like the screw down crown and the 100m water resistance, will be very handy this summer!
I have been wearing the watch for over a week now and it is extremely comfortable and accurate, running about +5 secs. per day.
For a simple but elegant watch, this is a great choice, especially on the bracelet. Great addition to my collection.”
“This is an ideal minimalist watch. Nice size, sapphire crystal, good lume with seiko movement. Also assembled in the USA. Not the last Long Island watch I will buy from Marc.”
