“Just remember when you are ordering this watch, the case size is 40mm, the bezel diameter measures 36 mm. At first it seems smaller than expected since my initial focus was on the bezel. However, the size completely fits, and its look is dope!
I wear this watch almost full time, except when I sleep. So, I work out with it, jog, walk, shower, and do all my chores with it. This watch has some weight to it, as you can imagine, one of the bars in a link broke off. Island was quick to send me a replacement link bar. However, I decided to get myself an Uncle Seiko tire track rubber strap which I think will be the look I will be settling in. The black rubber strap blended in well with the watch, and contrast very well the overall look of it. I hope Island will offer a version of this watch with black rubber straps; I know it will be a hot seller.
I have a chronograph, a GMT, and a field watch. This is my first diver, and I am getting really hook on it as it looks nice but not too dressy, rugged, and something I can wear daily. I have a 6.5-inch wrist, and this watch is very well proportioned to it.”
“Just received mine today and returned from the jeweler for resizing. Love this watch already! It combines my two favorite watch styles, aviator and diver. The 40mm size is perfect for my smallish wrist, and it's lighter than most of my automatics. And the lume is AWESOME, especially with the illuminated bezel.
This is my first Islander, but as stated, probably won't be my last. Many thanks to Marc for the quick processing of my order. This looks to be a terrific watch at a reasonable price.”
“I just wanted to give a shout-out to Marc and his beautiful version of the spork watch. To say that I'm fully satisfied would be an understatement. So happy with d aesthetics and quality of this model... it has kept time accurately so far, in about 2 weeks on my wrist fairly constant usage. I'd say it's on par with my other Seikos. My wife loves the lume at night, very bright. Durability remains to be seen, but with Seiko running the gears inside- I see no problem. I'll provide an update in 6 months or so, This won't be my last Islander watch, you can bet on that; based on the overall value alone, it is unbeatable!!!”
“This watch is definitely unique like Marc isl 54. Number 1 reason I picked it up. This case size following the mini turtle is perfect I also own a seiko turtle I like them other but this is definitely more comfortable. I don't use it in the braclet not because it's bad I just use it on. Uncle seikos curved waffle strap since it compatible with skx13 parts! Making it even that better. This isn't definitely a do it all type of peace of course not dressing it up. If you not use to the pillow type (turtles and captain Willard of the world) of cases this can definitely be your first.”
“Aesthetics is definitely nice except for the bezel action, there's no resistance at all. It moves at the slightest touch. That to me downgrades the quality of the dive watch. I hope it's an isolated case.”
“Like everything however bezel is to mushy moves unintentionally ,would have preferred all arabics and not crazy about logo (sorry mark) I would like to see ISLAND printed out otherwise not bad.”
“It is a very complete watch. Good size, lume, crystal, bezel y bracelet. It weighs a bit and is ideal for small wrists. My wrist size is 6.25 and it fits me perfectly. I recommend this watch. It is also compatible with the Seiko SKX013 parts.”
