Islander
Islander is the house watch brand of Long Island Watch, a family-owned U.S. online retailer based in Farmingdale, New York. It produces dive, GMT, field, dress, and pilot watches across case sizes from 34mm to 43.2mm.
Islander launched in 2019 specifically to fill the void left by the discontinuation of the Seiko SKX, offering sapphire crystals, ceramic bezel inserts, screw-down crowns, and 200m water resistance on dive models at prices accessible to value-driven collectors. Its unusually wide catalog—more than 200 configurations spanning dive, GMT, field, and dress styles—makes it a frequent reference point for buyers cross-shopping Seiko 5 Sports, Orient Kamasu, and Citizen Promaster pieces.
Facts
| Based | United States |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Focus | Value |
| Models listed | 5 |
| Price guide | Entry-level |
5 models
Notable models
Buyer notes
What to know
Models span 34mm to 43.2mm cases; dive pieces typically run 38-43mm with lug-to-lug measurements around 44-48mm, suiting average to larger wrists.
Prices run from roughly $229 to $595 for many current and recent standard models, with limited collaborations reaching $695; many core dive and GMT models fall in the $329-$429 band, with traveler GMT and specialty pieces above that.
Sold primarily direct through longislandwatch.com; Windup Watch Shop carries select models.
Many configurations sell out and are not always restocked; confirm in-stock status on longislandwatch.com before finalising a budget.
Automatic models use a range of movements including Seiko NH36/NH34/NH38 and Miyota calibres such as 8205, 9015, and 9075; quartz and solar models include Ameriquartz, Ronda, Seiko Epson, and Miyota solar movements - verify which movement is fitted before purchase.
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