longislandwatch.com Reviews
About this CompanyWelcome to Island Watch. We're a small family owned and operated company that is proud to provide 100% authentic quality watches online - the styles of which you will not find in your local jewelry store. Our watches come in many styles from Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Far East and made right here in the United States. Throughout the year, you'll find divers from Seiko Watches, fliegers from Laco, along with models from our house brand Islander and more. Once a year, we have one big Black Friday Watches sale, which starts on Thanksgiving Day at 1pm. Take a look around our store, and while you are at it, be sure and subscribe to our informative Youtube channel to get an overview of the watches we offer. After the sale, you are always our customer. Our customer service is second to none and we strive to make sure you are satisfied with your purchase.
30 Product Ratings and Reviews
Red Star Solo, Hand Wind Mechanical Watch with Thick Dome Crystal #7982G-C
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About this Company
Welcome to Island Watch. We're a small family owned and operated company that is proud to provide 100% authentic quality watches online - the styles of which you will not find in your local jewelry store. Our watches come in many styles from Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Far East and made right here in the United States. Throughout the year, you'll find divers from Seiko Watches, fliegers from Laco, along with models from our house brand Islander and more. Once a year, we have one big Black Friday Watches sale, which starts on Thanksgiving Day at 1pm. Take a look around our store, and while you are at it, be sure and subscribe to our informative Youtube channel to get an overview of the watches we offer. After the sale, you are always our customer. Our customer service is second to none and we strive to make sure you are satisfied with your purchase.
William C - 01/01/2024
NICE WATCH. I am returning this watch for full refund because watch is took thick sit on my wrist and it does not luminate in the dark and seconds number very small I could not hardly see it.
Scott M - 11/19/2022
Would be five stars, but there was a scratch.on the domed glass. That being said, it was still terrific value, and I decided to give it a home here.
11/19/2022
Return and refund was graciously offered. I decided to keep the watch, even while scratched it presents well and is a great value.
No I - 05/11/2022
No issues. Watch was exactly what I expected and arrived quickly.
05/11/2022 - LA
No issues
Soon C - 02/11/2022
Great value for money watch. A unique single hand mechanical watch at an unbelievable price.
02/11/2022 - Taipei
Easy to purchase
Steve I - 02/09/2022
This watch changed my perspective of time. The days don't seem as long, and I'm always where I need to be a few minutes earlier. The simple design is calming to look at and makes for a less stressful day.
02/09/2022 - FL
Smooooooth experience so far.
Hacksaw F - 01/23/2022
Excellent transaction. Watch has a nice weight, and the feel as you wind the watch is satisfying; the click feels firm but not too tight. Watch has a nice size as well, the 40 mm case diameter is perfect. So far it keeps good time, maybe loses 20-30 seconds per week.
01/23/2022 - OH
Quick and easy; very smooth and efficient buying process. The watch exceeded expectations and was delivered ahead of schedule. Would buy from here again.
Clint N - 01/15/2022
Best price for this watch anywhere. As always, Long Island Watch was very expedient getting this fulfilled and shipped. And you know with LIW, the quality of the product will be the best. As for the watch, I love it. One hand is all you need to tell time with a 2 to 3 minute precision. Simplicity at it’s finest. What sold me, though, was the curved hand and dial, along with the super domed crystal. The dial markings are very nice looking. I replaced the greenish strap with a thin brown leather NATO strap.
01/15/2022 - NC
Quick and easy. Appreciate the PayPal options. As always, LIW was easy to order from and quick shipping is consistent
ALFRED R - 01/11/2022
Loved this item on the web site, but now receiving it, it's not working for me it's too small for my liking.
01/11/2022 - ON
I have no problem with the site, found what I wanted.
John W - 01/09/2022
This is an attractive watch, but the minute markings are so tiny I find it hard to see them. I am going to keep it any way, just for the looks alone.
01/09/2022 - FL
Very pleased with the fast shipping.
Rozina Z - 11/28/2021
The crystal is broken
11/28/2021 - IL
Has been stunning before but really horrible this time as the Crystal of the watch came broken
Steve - 12/29/2020
This is a well built watch and it is affordable as well. Highly recommended for any occasion as the accuracy is great as well.
Thomas W - 10/06/2020
After watching Marc show the watch I felt confident but I was still impressed.
Brian F - 09/27/2020
By far not my most expensive piece but by far one of my favorites. I never got complements on the the watch I am wearing but this one gets multiple a day.
Wyatt C - 09/23/2020
Great looking watch. Packaging was good, received faster that I expected. Great YT videos Marc, has me more interested in mechanical now.
Adam R - 05/09/2020
This watch is very elegant and is sure to turn heads. The Arabic numerals are some of the best I have seen, the movement is accurate enough and you can tell time to the minute with practice. TY to Long Island for the very fast shipping and stellar service.
Ron Tierney - 03/16/2020
I won't reiterate what other reviewers have said about the charms of this unusual timepiece. Those reviews should give you a pretty good idea as to whether this watch is for you. If the Red Star Solo speaks to you, go for it - you'll love it. Great service as always from Long Island Watch, no issues with delivery even though my phone autofilled the wrong name on the order!
Steve C - 02/17/2020
I enjoy the simplicity of this watch. Being retired I don't feel any rush to be anywhere. No need to synchronize to NIST time. This is my 'be there when I get there' watch. Love the feeling of free time. Perhaps future editions could add the red star to the top of the dial to add a color accent.
Rockinoldie - 09/23/2019
I actually like this watch more than I thought I would. It communicates a whole different relationship with time. All of a sudden, accuracy to the second becomes unimportant because it's impossible! Who knew? Thanks!
Tom S - 01/12/2019
This is a killer fun watch, super unique with the curved single hand, the fun case shape, the surprisingly comfy strap despite the astonishingly low price! The hand wind only design is good to use as a teachable thing for newer collectors and doesn’t risk damaging a truly rare or expensive piece, but the fun design and style also makes it very wearable as a practical watch. I wear mine a lot on weekends as a change of pace watch, something that can generate conversations with friends and be very chill in nature on time away from the workplace. Great product, thank you LongIslandWatch for carrying something like this, it’s very cool and I look forward to having this simple beauty for years to come.
John S - 11/08/2018
Purchased this watch shortly after viewing Marc’s review on YouTube. So glad I did. This watch is so beautiful that I kept staring at it from different angles. The only thing that I didn’t like was the strap, I felt that it didn’t work with the watch so I switched it for a brown leather nato. Really makes the watch pop. The original green nato I found worked best on the SARB017. Service was excellent and received the watch really quickly. Great company to do business with and a great watch to purchase and own.
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