Marathon SS Navigator. Huge fan of Marathon watches. Swapped stock strap for a 20mm rubber Marathon strap that the SAR line come with. Gotta love that vanilla scent
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1967 Seiko Sportmatic 820 on 9/11
DHart
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After 'watching' the debate this week I came to a conclusion
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Toulouse42
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Could you give me a clue to what that is.
DHart
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OK... Here's a full run down.
A microbrand, Islander, produced by Marc of Long Island Watch, in the style of a WWII pilot's watch.
The style is called Flieger, which harkens back to the pilot watches made in Germany during the beginning of WWII. Two dial designs were made - one called Type A, with the traditional hour markers around the dial.
The other dial design (called Type B, which my watch is) with minute markers taking the larger outer dial and hours smaller on the inner dial. The reason being that for navigation it was much more important to easily read minutes, rather than hours.
Of course if one is accustomed to a standard analog watch, the hands always fall where you would expect them to be, regardless of the dial markings, for every time of day.
So it's easy to read the time with either dial. And the significant difference in the size and shape of the hands makes reading the time at a quick glance very easy. I love the different look of the dial, with the minute markers on the outer rim, and find it easier to read the precise time -in minutes- than with a traditional design dial.
Here is a link to my specific watch:
Islander 39mm Pilot Watch with Black Dial #ISL-227
Islander 39mm Pilot Watch with Black Dial #ISL-227
longislandwatch.com
- Movement:Seiko NH35 automatic, handwinds and hacks
- Case:Stainless steel, 39mm x 11.6mm, 45.8mm lug to lug
- Back:Solid screwdown etched caseback
- Crystal:Flat sapphire with inner AR
- Band:Stainless steel bracelet with deployant clasp, 20mm + bonus leather strap
- Water Resistant:100 meters
- Weight:155 grams (on bracelet)
- Warranty:1 Year
Marc's (who is a mechanical engineer, turned internet watch retailer) customer service and products are of the highest standard. He sells many different brands of watches, including his own design/branded Islander watches. Marc's focus with his Islander brand is to offer exceptional quality watches comparable -or better- to major brands, with excellent features, for the most sensible prices. I have three Islander watches and have been perfectly pleased with each one.
Marc's watch videos on YouTube are incredibly informative:
Long Island Watch
Official YouTube channel of Long Island Watch. Marc shares all the watch knowledge you wanted but never knew you needed.
www.youtube.com
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DHart
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Following on my last post... I have a couple of other Flieger watches. One, a 42mm Aristo, made in Germany with a Type B dial and a high-beat Swiss Selitta SW200-1 movement, which I also bought from Marc's website for around $450. I find this to be just a little larger than I prefer with my 7.25" wrist.
And a 40mm Tisell, made in S. Korea, with th well-regarded, high-beat Japanese Miyota 9015 movement, and a Type A dial, which I bought for around $220. I like this size on my wrist. And the diamond shaped crown is exceptionally easy to work with!
And, again, the 39mm Islander, with the ubiquitous, and well-regarded Seiko NH35 movement. Comes with both steel bracelet and leather strap, and micro-screwdriver for easy bracelet sizing at home, all for $140. Also, a perfect size for my wrist.
The Islander is by far the best value. I honestly don't see much point in spending more money, unless you just WANT to. And, they all keep excellent time, with variance of less than a few seconds a day.
And a 40mm Tisell, made in S. Korea, with th well-regarded, high-beat Japanese Miyota 9015 movement, and a Type A dial, which I bought for around $220. I like this size on my wrist. And the diamond shaped crown is exceptionally easy to work with!
And, again, the 39mm Islander, with the ubiquitous, and well-regarded Seiko NH35 movement. Comes with both steel bracelet and leather strap, and micro-screwdriver for easy bracelet sizing at home, all for $140. Also, a perfect size for my wrist.
The Islander is by far the best value. I honestly don't see much point in spending more money, unless you just WANT to. And, they all keep excellent time, with variance of less than a few seconds a day.
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Those sterile Dial Type B models are very common and available from several other brands. But yes, Marc's own Islander series is the best bargain out there for such watches. Usually, many Islander brand watches are sold out each time I check Marc's online shop. ☹️
I don't know. This is a pretty interesting watch. One can see the mechanism from the case back as well.
longislandwatch.com
Islander Baiting Hollow Steel Skeleton Dive Watch #ISL-166
Islander Baiting Hollow Steel Skeleton Dive Watch #ISL-166
longislandwatch.com
Toulouse42
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These look better on your wrist than in the photos on the website. Nice watch.Following on my last post... I have a couple of other Flieger watches. One, a 42mm Aristo, made in Germany with a Type B dial and a high-beat Swiss Selitta SW200-1 movement, which I also bought from Marc's website for around $450. I find this to be just a little larger than I prefer with my 7.25" wrist.
And a 40mm Tisell, made in S. Korea, with th well-regarded, high-beat Japanese Miyota 9015 movement, and a Type A dial, which I bought for around $220. I like this size on my wrist. And the diamond shaped crown is exceptionally easy to work with!
And, again, the 39mm Islander, with the ubiquitous, and well-regarded Seiko NH35 movement. Comes with both steel bracelet and leather strap, and micro-screwdriver for easy bracelet sizing at home, all for $140. Also, a perfect size for my wrist.
The Islander is by far the best value. I honestly don't see much point in spending more money, unless you just WANT to. And, they all keep excellent time, with variance of less than a few seconds a day.
DHart
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Thanks. It has kind of a bold look, which I like. Another view...
Looks sharp on an Engineer. I might actually prefer that to the leather.Thanks. It has kind of a bold look, which I like. Another view...
New to me;
Another early 1990's Seiko made promo watch for Quicksilver surf brand.
Placed on a nice, baby bottom smooth 2mm non padded, super supple vegetable tanned leather strap.
Note: Photos are reversed to thwart showing up in google searches.
Another early 1990's Seiko made promo watch for Quicksilver surf brand.
Placed on a nice, baby bottom smooth 2mm non padded, super supple vegetable tanned leather strap.
Note: Photos are reversed to thwart showing up in google searches.
DHart
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I agree... this Flieger will remain on the Engineer bracelet! I love the look of it and the performance.
rwolfenstein
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I upgraded my g shock to a smart watch. This one is the citizen brand hybrid watch that uses kinda like a Kindle paper-white background that's customizable. It shows notifications and such. Neat thing is that the battery lasts for 18 days before needing to be charged.
DHart
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Interesting!
At first @rwolfenstein I thought you had converted a G-Shock to a Citizen but that was before my first cup of coffee. I drink decaf but that little amount remaining does the trick when you live a caffiene-free lifestyle.
Citizen might be onto something here. Neat idea that should get better with each generation.
knucklegary
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It has a very cool date wheel 13/Fri. But how does it rotate? I can't see the window, maybe I need my first cup of joe ;-)
scalpel_ninja
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The entire watch face appears to be e-ink, with physical hour/minute/second hands.
