“This is a feature-rich, striking watch with specs that hit the bulls-eye and top most offerings in the price range. If you've come this far, you've read the list of upgrades that tick the boxes. I prefer watches < 40mm on my 6.75 in. wrist, and this one wears like my SARB033. I think the fit and finish are nicely done, similar also to the SARB. I enjoy the simplicity and balance of watches with no-date dials, so that's another plus for me. The Hi-beat Miyota is giving me about +/- 5 sec/day and is a joy to watch smoothly sweeping. This current rendition of the watch features a blue-colored rotor with the Islander name and logo. The dial is certainly eye-catching: playful, and a bit whimsical, without being childish. It is vivid in bright light, more subdued in lower light, as you'd expect. I think it's quite handsome, although some might find it a bit showy for their taste. The only drawback I see with it is that it looks a bit incongruous with winter tweeds and woolies, so it will be a spring and summer watch for me, and another reason I'm looking forward to spring. Customer service is top tier and my experience was great.”
“I waited on my purchase of this one since I wasn’t too sure I’d wear this color often enough. I also have the salmon Brookville model. I’m glad I waited! I like this new design better with Islander written under the logo; I think it gives the dial a classier, more balanced look. I’m pleasantly surprised with how much I do like the color after all. I just don’t see it as a daily wearer; for me anyway. Great value, great specs, wears nicely on wrist and compliments the other watches I have in my collection.”
