should be proud of the work they've done bringing quality watches like this to the market. There is nothing I don't like, nothing needs improvement. The pictures are great but don't do it justice. Built like a tank, looks great, this will be my new Summer fun watch! And the best part is the lume. The colors look so good (looks better in the flesh than in the pictures). This is a fantastic watch, basically a modded SKX013, with upgraded crystal, bracelet and movement, as well as fund colors. ![]() I've bought from Mark, but this is my first Islander. Great value on sale great service, as always. The color combo is excellent with it's stark contrasts. Polar-dial diver does the Seiko Turtle one better in terms of soecs and execution, although not (of course) when it cimes to originality. Don't hesitate it looks even better than the pics do. Love my Islander, and the lume is fantastic. Surprisingly accurate too.Ī super 38mm dive watch with super quality features A very solid and striking watch that is set to stay on my wrist for a very long time. Well worth the money (even the extra to get it to the U.K.). Posted by Richard Knights on Oct 5th 2021 To see all the bracelets that are compatible with this Islander watch click here. NOTE: The Islander dive and dual-time watch is compatible with aftermarket parts available at Island Watch (and elsewhere) for the SKX013 models, such as crystals, bezels, inserts, chapter rings, dials, hands, bracelets, etc. ![]() Also, The crown is now signed with the Island Watch logo. It now also features a robust milled scissor push-button deployant clasp with three position micro-adjustment. Screws are now used for adjustments (instead of pins) for sizing the bracelet. Upgraded: The bracelet has solid links, and solid end links. The anti-reflective coating is on the underside of the sapphire and it imparts a bluish hue at some viewing angles. The dial has enhanced visibility due to the use of an anti-reflective flat sapphire crystal that also guards against scratches. ![]() The 120-click uni-directional bezel has a scratch-resistant blue sapphire insert that is also treated with SuperLuminova for a maximum glow-in-the-dark experience when lights go out. The white dial has SuperLuminova on the hands and hour makers and the Island Watch logo is blue under 12:00. The NH36 also has both a day and date wheel viewed at 3:00 on the dial. ![]() Power reserve is about 41 hours fully wound. This self-winding movement supports hand winding and hacks (seconds hand stops when you pull out the crown). Inside the case is an NH36, 24-jewel automatic movement with 21,600 vibrations per hour. The case back has a rendering of Long Island on it along with the Islander name, Island Watch and 200 meter water resistance. Note that the lug ends are drilled for easier bracelet to strap changes. Thickness is 13mm and tip to tip it is a very wearable 44.5mm. You will immediately notice that is has a very familiar 38mm case with an offset screw-down crown at 4:00. Island Watch would like to introduce you to the new Islander dive watch. And the best part of all of it is, it can be had for around $385 USD if you look in the right places.Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Sapphire Bezel Insert #ISL-25 Since the watch was developed in conjunction with the Save The Ocean campaign, each SRPE39 comes with a textured manta ray motif that is well executed and doesn’t detract from the overall aesthetic. The offset crown allows for easy setting of the date / time, and the rotating bezel makes timing your dives really simple.īut the real draw for this watch is the fact that it comes on an incredibly comfortable bracelet with micro-adjustments, and also has a uniquely textured dial. The extremely wearable “Turtle” style case is oversized but wears extremely well while still offering a whopping 300M of water resistance. When it comes to sub-$500 divers, there’s a lot to look for in terms of feature-sets and quality - And the Seiko Prospex SRPE39 offers just about all of them. It’s always going to be hard to argue with the value Seiko brings to the table - So you’ll likely see a number of them on the wrist.
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