{"product_id":"islander-astoria-automatic-dress-watch-pale-blue-isl-263","title":"Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"proddesc-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIslander is the in-house watch brand from Long Island Watch, one of the most respected independent watch retailers in the country. Launched in 2019, Islander builds watches for enthusiasts who know what they want. It's solid movements, sapphire crystals, purposeful design, all without paying luxury prices to get there. Every model is designed with the watch community in mind, which is why Islander has built a loyal following faster than almost any microbrand in recent memory. The Astoria is a different direction for Islander, and a deliberate one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Astoria is Islander's first true dress watch, and it earns that designation without compromise. The tonneau case, which is French for barrel and a shape with roots in early 20th century watchmaking, measures 34mm across and 37mm tall with a 44.2mm lug-to-lug and just 9.2mm of thickness. It disappears under a shirt cuff. The pale blue dial is divided into two zones: outer radial striations that catch light as the wrist moves, and an inner concentric eye texture that gives the dial genuine visual depth. Roman numerals mark the four cardinal positions. Polished cathedral-style hands sweep the dial at 28,800 bph, about eight ticks per second, smooth enough to read without a jerk. No date window breaks the symmetry. Both the dial and hands carry SuperLuminova. It's an unusual choice for a dress watch and a practical one. The movement underneath is the Miyota 9039, a no-date hi-beat automatic that handwinds and hacks. Turn it over and the solid caseback carries an engraving of Steinway Manor, the landmark Astoria, Queens building connected to the Steinway piano family, which is the same namesake as the neighborhood and this watch. Water resistance is 50 meters. The leather-backed fabric strap uses quick-release spring pins and tapers from 18mm to 16mm at the prong buckle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"features-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"features-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"features-label\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003eMiyota 9039 Hi-Beat Automatic (self-winding, hand wind, hacks)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003eStainless steel, 34mm x 37mm, 9.2mm thick, 44.2mm lug to lug\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003eSolid etched caseback held with screws\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003eFlat sapphire crystal with inner AR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003eLeather backed fabric strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e50 meters water resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e53 grams weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e1 year warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"proddesc-wrapper\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOur Take\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Astoria is the watch we'd reach for when nothing else in the catalog fits. Every other Islander we carry is built for a task like diving, field use, travel across time zones. The Astoria is built for occasions, and it handles them with a level of finishing and movement quality that punches well past $359. The tonneau case is a harder shape to execute than a round, and Islander got it right. The proportions are correct, the dial texture is genuinely interesting, and the cathedral hands suit the case perfectly. The SuperLuminova is an honest addition. Dress watches are commonly worn at night too. If you've been looking for a single watch to pair with a suit that won't embarrass you, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWho This Watch Is For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe dress watch buyer who refuses to compromise on movement. The Miyota 9039 hi-beat is a serious caliber. It has no date to clutter the dial, hacking for precise time setting, 28,800 bph for a smooth sweep. This isn't a fashion watch with a budget movement inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe one-watch wearer who needs range. If your rotation needs to cover a job site on Monday and a wedding on Saturday, the Astoria is the Saturday watch that won't require a second mortgage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe collector who appreciates the details. The two-zone dial texture, the Steinway Manor caseback engraving, the cathedral hands-this watch has a point of view and the execution to back it up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe smaller wrist. At 34mm, 9.2mm thick, 44.2mm lug-to-lug, the Astoria is one of the few new watches genuinely sized for a smaller wrist without feeling like a compromise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Islander","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46115389505672,"sku":null,"price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/0339\/3672\/files\/ISL-263-01__37655.jpg?v=1781563752","url":"https:\/\/smallsecondswatchreviews.com\/products\/islander-astoria-automatic-dress-watch-pale-blue-isl-263","provider":"Smallseconds Watch Reviews \u0026 Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}