About the model

The Islander Babylon are extremely lightweight, practical "grab and go" field watches with a solar movement and a titanium case, offering high legibility and minimal weight, almost unnoticeable on the wrist.

At the heart of the watch is the Miyota 2170 Ring Solar movement. Unlike conventional solar solutions, the solar collector is not placed under the dial but around the inner circumference of the case above the dial. This allows the dial to be fully opaque and metallic without limiting its charging capability. When fully charged, the movement can operate for approximately four months without further exposure to light. The stated accuracy is ±20 seconds per month. The movement is designed without a date complication, simplifying setting and enhancing user comfort.

The titanium case features a finely brushed finish and a special hardened layer that increases surface hardness to approximately HV1000 according to Vickers. This is about eight times the hardness of untreated ordinary titanium and brings scratch resistance close to that of martensitic stainless steel. The case has a diameter of 40 mm, a thickness of 10.4 mm, and a lug-to-lug distance of 47.5 mm. The case back is solid, screwed, and engraved.

The watch is fitted with a flat sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating, ensuring high scratch resistance and excellent legibility in all lighting conditions. The screw-down crown contributes to its 100-meter water resistance, making the watch suitable for everyday use, including contact with water.

Both the dial and hands are coated with Super-LumiNova luminous material, ensuring very good legibility in low light conditions. The movement is equipped with an EOL (End of Life) function, where the second hand jumps in two-second intervals when the charge is low, indicating the need to expose the watch to light.

The watch comes on a woven nylon strap that easily adapts to the wrist and is secured with quick-release spring bars. The strap width at the case is 20 mm, tapering to 18 mm at the titanium buckle. The total weight of the watch is just 42 grams.

The Islander Babylon model is available in five color variants: white, black, blue, olive, and anthracite. The warranty is one year.

Technical details:

Case: 40 mm, height 10.4 mm, Lug-to-lug: 47.5 mm, titanium with surface treatment and special hardened layer (1000 Vickers resistance)

Dial: white
Crystal: sapphire
Water resistance: 100 m
Movement: Japanese solar-powered movement - Miyota 2170, power reserve approx. 4 months when fully charged
Strap: sailcloth, width 20 mm.

About the brand

Islander Watches is a brand founded by American watch enthusiast Marc Frankel as a natural extension of years of experience gained from operating the Long Island Watch store. The brand's goal is to offer technically sound watches with thoughtful design, quality movements, and an emphasis on utility, all at a fair price.

Islander watches combine classic watchmaking concepts with modern materials and practical solutions. Typical features include good legibility, balanced case proportions, reliable Japanese or Swiss movements, and an emphasis on everyday usability. The brand focuses on functional models, such as diver, field, or solar watches, designed with the real needs of the wearer in mind, not marketing trends.

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