Islander ISL-69 vs Seiko SKX! Can The Islander Baby Turtle Out-Seiko The SKX013? In-Depth Review

Is the 40mm Islander ISL-69 (baby turtle) worth buying over a Seiko SKX013? In this video, I take an in-depth look at the $299 ISL-69 from Marc at Long Island Watches to see how it compares to every SKX (the SKX007, SKX009, and finally the SKX013) and to see what the modding possibilities are.

Islander watches became big as a result of the prominent Seiko modding community and Marc started off by offering SKXs with all the upgrades enthusiasts wanted. A sapphire crystal, upgraded movements, drilled lugs, and higher quality bracelets. The line of dive watches expanded to include upgraded versions of other popular Seikos such as the Seiko Turtle and Samurai.

However, for me the biggest development was when this ISL-69 (baby turtle) was released because it was the first unique case design from Islander. To keep the spirit of modding, every part of the ISL-69 (bezel, dial, hands, case, bracelet, movement) is completely compatible with all of the aftermarket parts made for the SKX013. This is special because I can finally have a small 40mm Seiko diver with endless modding possibilities to make sure the $299 I spent is stretched as far as possible!
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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 - Intro to the Islander
01:53 - Dimensions and specs
03:20 - Case
05:12 - Crystal
06:44 - Bezel
08:15 - Bracelet
10:07 - Dial
11:56 - Movement
13:41 - SKX013 comparison
15:28 - Final thoughts
DIMENSIONS AND SPECS

Case width: 39.6mm
Lug width: 20mm
Bracelet at clasp: 16mm
Bracelet taper: 4mm
Lug to lug: 44.8mm
Bezel width: 36.6mm
Dial width: 27.1mm
Case thickness: 15.6mm
Midcase thickness: 7.8mm
Bezel height: 3.2mm
Crown diameter: 6mm
Water resistance: 200m
Crystal: Domed sapphire
Movement: Seiko NH36
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Purchased at Long Island Watch:
https://longislandwatch.com/islander-blue-dial-automatic-dive-watch-with-ar-dome-sapphire-crystal-and-embossed-ceramic-bezel-insert-isl-69/

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