Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Something for the Long, Cold Winter

From Islander -

Courtesy of Islander 

If this is not already on your radar, it absolutely should be! This is the Astoria Automatic, from Islander. Marc (the man behind Islander) has already launched a slew of crazy-popular watches, and this one while taking things in a slightly new direction, is going to be another big hit!


I am a sucker for Tonneau cases, and this one is a wonderful execution. True to the original design codes, but an ample size for today's tastes measuring 34 mm x 37 mm.

The movement is automatic / self-winding from Miyota which also can hand-wind and has hacking seconds.

Courtesy of Islandeer

Best of all? The price -  $329.00!

It is offered in a few different colorways, but the blue is far and away my favorite.

Here are the pertinents -

Movement: Miyota 9039 Hi-Beat Automatic (self-winding, hand wind, hacks)
Case: Stainless steel, 34mm x 37mm, 9.2mm thick, 44.2mm lug to lug
Back: Solid etched caseback held with screws
Crystal: Flat sapphire crystal with inner AR
Band: Leather backed fabric, quick release, 18mm
Water Resistant: 50 meters
Weight: 53 grams
Warranty: 1 year




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