“Mark did a terrific job designing and executing this watch. It keeps excellent time, is easy to read, has excellent wrist presence and band to case proportions. The value in and enjoyment of wearing this watch is amazing and I would strongly recommend it to all watch enthusiasts. I ordered the SS Oyster bracelet BRAC 11 and found the T-type end links with their protrusion over the wrist throw off proportion so the band doesn't work for me. It is an excellent watch band and even though it's not the same quality as my Rolex Datejust 16220 Oyster bracelet it is well tapered from 20mm at lug to 16mm at clasp and would be great for just about anyone who likes the solid end t-type links. Overall this is a truly excellent watch and I appreciate what Mark does to deliver affordable and high quality watches with exactly the features people want at a great price and value. I will be buying more watches from Mark, Thanks again and keep the watches coming!”
“This is going to be one of my favorite watches for a long time. I like my Save the Ocean Turtle, but it was put back in the watch box when this came in. I did swap the strap right away, and with a light brown strap this is going great with blue jeans and a flannel.”
“I rally like this pilot inspired islander. I like the legibility, it feels solid, and with the upgraded 20mm solid link islander bracelet makes this watch a well crafted time piece.
The cons; The 47.5mm lug to lug makes it look larger than it is on my 7.25 wrist size specially if I wear it with a nato stile strap. I find the crown a little sticky and not easy to screw down at times, but with a little Teflon grease problem was solved.
At last, it kept correct time for the first two weeks running 5 seconds faster on a 12 our period. Now two months later is losing 5 to 10 seconds a day. I just hope wont get any slower than that. I still love the watch!!”
“First off, the new site looks great Marc!
I'm the owner of several LIW watches now since 2019. And although I've got my sights on more, the 54 is my favorite! I call it the "Everymans Explorer" because of the obvious. If you're able to, purchase a set Mercedes and the stainless band and mod it yourself like I did. It looks fantastic. My son saw mine and he bought one too! They're strap zombies! I love all my ISL's and THEY have become my regular rotation. The few Seikos I have are rarely worn with the exception of my ancient 7002. The other part of this equation is the world class customer service, BAR NONE. No one, and I mean no one comes even close to the service Marc provides. Answering emails on a sunday night at 9:30 pm? Who does that?! Loyal since 2019 and beyond! I don't go anywhere else. Many many thanks LIW!”
“The design is definitely of the less is more ethos. The dial is clear and easy to read, beautifully balanced with no clutter. The orange second hand gives a flash of colour and brings the face to life. I bought this watch with the intention of it being a cheap watch for holidays and days on the beach. It is far to good for that.”
“Love the watch. I bought both the watch and upgrade strap. Very nice quality, especially for the price. Also very prompt delivery, Thanks Island Watch!”
“I've been watching Marc on YouTube for a couple of years and needed to get this watch as soon as I saw it. I order one three days ago and it just showed up. It's better than pictured. I also ordered a deployant clasp and was able to swap it out myself in seconds. Marc was so quick to answer the question I had regarding the proper size deployant for the strap that came with the watch. Thank you again, Marc. This will not be my last Islander.”
