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Posted: 4/26/2024 11:57:43 AM EDT
[Last Edit: acegunner]
Does anyone have any experience with Islander? I went to look at them based on a post here in an "affordable watch" thread.
I really want a Flieger style watch, and they have some great looking ones with both type A and B style dials. They seem like a great bang for the buck considering they are automatic, have AR Sapphire crystal and hacking. I haven't seen may brands that are auto and Sapphire for just above $200. It just seems like some great features for the price point. Does anyone have any reviews or positive things to say about the brand and the company in general? You know, for the poorz   Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 12:10:52 PM EDT
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Here are a few pics. I don't really care for the straps, but that's an easy fix. They have black, white, blue and full lume in black DLC or stainless cases and A and B dials.
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Posted: 4/26/2024 12:16:41 PM EDT
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I don't own one of Marks watches but I have purchased other watches and items from his store and have followed his youtube channel for years, I would say they are good to go.
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Posted: 4/26/2024 2:07:11 PM EDT
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Good dude, solid company.
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Posted: 4/26/2024 4:10:28 PM EDT
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I’ve been thinking about ordering my wife a pink Manhasset 36mm Explorer homage.
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Posted: 4/26/2024 4:48:44 PM EDT
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I have one of his divers. Excellent watch for the money.
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Posted: 4/26/2024 4:56:59 PM EDT
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I’ve heard good things but no first hand. Seems like Seiko movements (NH35?) in a lot so I’d imagine good not amazing.
That full face lume looks cool. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:44:29 PM EDT
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I have several Islander watches, including a green “B” dial aviator. I put it on a tan leather bundt strap. They are all good watches that use Seiko movements.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:53:49 PM EDT
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Thank everyone. Of course the ones I want are out of stock
 I will give them a shot when they get restocked. For the price, I'm sure they will be just fine.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 9:29:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: safes2small]
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For the price I’d look at Tandorio on Allie. They have type A and B, steel or titanium cases, 36mm or 39mm. I’ve used some of their cases for mod watches and they use NH35 like Islander. Even have sapphire crystal but no AR coating.
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Posted: 4/28/2024 11:18:57 AM EDT
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Good to go. I own two Islanders and have bought other brands from their shop.
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Posted: 4/28/2024 11:59:11 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Sorry_Your_Girl_Lost]
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The owner seems cool. I have seen some of his YouTube videos. I would buy one, but he doesn't have any styles/dimensions I like. Also, considering they are mostly homage watches made in china.. I would just go to the source and get a similar watch on AliExpress.
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Posted: 4/28/2024 7:12:19 PM EDT
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cool owner, terrible logo
nice that the pilot watches he offers have the logo deleted |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 7:40:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By acegunner: Thank everyone. Of course the ones I want are out of stock I will give them a shot when they get restocked. For the price, I'm sure they will be just fine. |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 8:16:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RonGonzo: cool owner, terrible logo nice that the pilot watches he offers have the logo deleted Yeah is he trying to tell us its always 5 o'clock somewhere? Maybe 4? |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 8:23:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RobertL: I’ve been thinking about ordering my wife a pink Manhasset 36mm Explorer homage. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/67156/IMG_6897-3198597.jpg Manhasset. Nice. |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 10:29:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dull-shooterM4: Manhasset. Nice. Ordered it yesterday, should be here later this week. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 6:19:34 PM EDT
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I got one for cheap that was supposed to be broken or damaged to learn how to work on watches. Showed up in like new condition and runs great
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Posted: 4/30/2024 10:12:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bgenlvtex: Good dude, solid company. I would have no reservations. No personal experience, but everything I’ve ever read is this. |
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