“The new Samurai combines a lot of features from Seiko's dive watch heritage in a retro yet new and attractive design. Although quite large dimensionally it sits well on the wrist. The waffle face is nicely detailed with minute, second and fifth of a second markers. By re-using very similar hands to the Seiko 'Monster' dive watch and very large and clear polished edged and lumed indices the lume is great.
The aluminum bezel is nicely presented with a gray section between 0 and 15 minutes followed by the more typical solid background with 20 minute to 50 minute numeral numbering, while the sides match the winder with a cross-hatch design. The contrast between polished and brushed finishes on the case is a nice detail contrasting the outer lugs (brushed) with the 'inner' case's polished finish. It is a great new addition to anyone looking for a classic dive watch.”
“This is gonna sound crazy. I know it is. I was born in '78 and I grew up watching those fantastic 80's sci fi action flicks: Total Recall, Running Man, Blade Runner, Trancers, Terminator, Alien, etc. The aesthetics of this watch, the design and concept, somehow, remind me of that time; it brings that time back to life for me, in a way that no other object has done. I really really love this watch in a way that is hard to explain, but easy to understand if you're of a similar generation and it is on your wrist. It is a beautiful watch, and it is an 'experience' to have it on your wrist. Buy it. You will not regret it. And of course, Long Island Watch is the ONLY online retailer worth dealing with.”
“My first dealings with IslandWatch which has turned out a pleasant experience. Firstly the watch is just fantastic & the communication with Marc has been great. Delivery time was good considering, East coast USA to Eastern Australia,
shipped 30th June-arrived 11th July-not bad at all. Would not hesitate in recommending IslandWatch.”
“Very nice watch.
44mm face, 22mm lug width. Wears slightly smaller I would say. Lays on the wrist beautifully.
Quality of finish & workmanship is excellent. No complaints.
This is hacking & hand winding. Keeps excellent time. Mine is running about +5 seconds per day.
I am very pleased with this one. I also have the Samurai "Blue Lagoon", which I really love.
So, if you're thinking about a Seiko Samurai, stop thinking & do it, before they are all sold out....”
“Everything concerning Island Watches was perfect. Watch went on sale Thursday, bought it that evening, shipped out on Friday morning, was on the Wrist the following Monday.
My only complaint with the Piece was I finally got hit with the Infamous Misaligned Seiko Chapter Ring.
Since I've been lusting after this piece for months I decided to skip the exchange and fix it myself.
Now the Chapter Ring is aligned I'm very Happy with the Watch and it's now one of my Favorite Pieces.”
