Watchlords

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I know some of you guys like this style:

Watch Features:
Movement: NH36A Automatic (self-winding, hand wind, hacks)
Case: Stainless steel, 39mm x 12mm thick. 48.5mm tip to tip
Back: Exhibition window back
Crystal: Anti-reflective Flat sapphire
Band: Woven Nylon, Leather-backed strap with signed buckle, 20mm lug.
Warranty: 1 Year


https://www.longislandwatch.com/Islande ... isl-40.htm

I like them!

Black first, green second.

I like them, good visibility and quality materials...

More features for less than $200 than any other brand I can think of.

Marc Frankel is a genius. Seeing Seiko was discontinuing models that his buyers wanted, he started his own brand, and at the price point he's just burying Seiko - he's using Seiko movements that were popular in the defunct models. I mean, sapphire on virtually every Islander watch on top of it all - there's no reason to settle for less now. Good case work, lot of variety, I mean, what's not to like. I mean, the bezels even align.

I know Mark a little (holds fingers a millimeter apart; spoke with him a few times), and he's gonna be a force in affordables, no question about it. I know he's selling scads of his own brand. Good for him. Good guy.

yeah, he made sure his Islander dive watch accepts all the mods that go on Seiko's SKX007 watch. real smart move.

I love the fact he's put the quick release straps on his watches. Good move money-wise; he knows people will be switching (and buying) straps for these watches.

San Martin is another brand I like in this price range.

I'd much rather have this for a few bucks more:

https://www.skywatches.com.sg/reviews/b ... cxp171.htm

Seems to be about the last sensibly priced desirable Seiko.

It’s nice, although I think I’d prefer the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical over this one. Speaking of which, I think I am going to buy the Hammy this year, hopefully.