My sixth watch
By the time I got my last watch (the Boldr Venture), I’d been eyeing pilot’s and similar style watches. And wanted to continue supporting Long Island Watch, so I ultimately decided on the ISL-53. It’s still one of my favorite watches. The lume isn’t amazing, but it otherwise just gets better every time I look at it. Add the slightly domed sapphire crystal, screw down crown, date complication, and display case back and it’s an excellent watch. It’s on a Barton silicone/nylon hybrid strap, here.
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I got into watches shortly before the pandemic and got bit by the bug -bad- My photos are crap, but I’m working on it!
Virginia
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7.25” / 18.42 cm
It is a great watch! I went ahead and also got the bracelet Marc designed for it, although that is now on my new #ISL-134 and this one is on the blue suede strap that came with the #ISL-34. It actually looks pretty good, as the red stitching almost matches the second hand of the #ISL-53. 😀
I had one of those for a little while. I was going to swap the hands to make it more of an explorer homage but I got a sinn 556a and sold the Islander to a buddy. It was a great watch though.
It is a great watch! I went ahead and also got the bracelet Marc designed for it, although that is now on my new #ISL-134 and this one is on the blue suede strap that came with the #ISL-34. It actually looks pretty good, as the red stitching almost matches the second hand of the #ISL-53. 😀
Nice! I’m super tempted to spring for the bracelet but haven’t pulled the trigger yet for whatever reason.
I had one of those for a little while. I was going to swap the hands to make it more of an explorer homage but I got a sinn 556a and sold the Islander to a buddy. It was a great watch though.
I so want an Explorer x.x But I know what you mean - the 556 is gorgeous, too!