Islander Southold 42mm Automatic Dive Watch with Blue Ombre Dial #ISL-115

When we set out designing the Islander Southold, we aimed to create a 42mm watch with its own identity. A watch you can wear lounging around the house, the pool or the beach. Named after a small hamlet on Long Island's east end, settled in 1640, the Southold aims to create its own identity.

The Southold is a bold 42mm case, that measures 15mm thick to the crest of the double domed, anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The lug tip to lug tip is 49mm, putting it right in the same range as similar divers, but the Southold has a negative endlink bracelet, that makes it super comfortable to wear on a variety of wrists. Powered by a handwinding and hacking Seiko NH35 movement, you can expect a power reserve of 40 hours between wearings/windings. To time your activities, the watch has a 120 click uni-directional ratcheting bezel, complete with a ceramic luminous insert.

The bracelet lug is 22mm and tapers to 18mm at the 3-position microadjust fliplock deployant clasp. Sizing is a breeze thanks to links sized with screws. The endlinks are solid, providing a firm attachment point to stand up to your outdoor activities. Water resistance is 200 meters, thanks to the screwdown crown and an embossed screwdown caseback.

The dial is a blue ombre, that starts with blue in the center then fades to black. The hour markers are applied. The hands are contrasting white with Super-LumiNova C3 that glows green. The date window color matches the dial, which is a small detail that enhances the overall dial look.