About the model

Islander Babylon represents extremely lightweight, practical "grab and go" field watches with a solar movement and titanium case, featuring high legibility and minimal weight that is almost imperceptible 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 located under the dial, but along the inner circumference of the case above the dial. This allows the dial to be fully opaque and metallic without limiting its recharging capability. When fully charged, the movement can operate for approximately four months without further access to light. The stated accuracy is ±20 seconds per month. The movement is designed without a date complication, simplifying settings 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 represents about eight times the hardness of untreated common titanium and approaches the scratch resistance of martensitic stainless steel. The case has a diameter of 40 mm, a thickness of 10.4 mm, and a lug-to-lug length of 47.5 mm. The case back is solid, screw-down, and engraved.

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

Both the dial and hands are coated with Super-LumiNova luminescent 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, signaling the need to expose the watch to light.

The watch comes on a woven nylon strap that easily conforms to the wrist and is attached 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: black
Crystal: sapphire
Water resistance: 100 m
Movement: Japanese solar-powered movement - Miyota 2170, power reserve approx. 4 months
Bracelet: sailcloth, 20 mm width.

About the brand

Islander Watches is a brand founded by American watch enthusiast Marc Frankel as a natural extension of years of practice and experience gained from operating Long Island Watch. 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 dive, field, or solar watches, designed with the real needs of the wearer in mind, rather than marketing trends.

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