Islander Mitchel Black DLC Automatic Field Watch with Luminous Dial, AR Sapphire Crystal #ISL-83

Islander is the watch brand of Long Island Watch, one of the most respected independent watch retailers in the enthusiast community. They design watches specifically for people who know what they want. They're well-spec'd, honestly priced, and built without compromise. We carry Islander because they represent exactly the kind of value that watch enthusiasts actually get excited about.

The Islander Mitchel is a field watch built around two choices that most brands won't make at this price point. First, the dial is fully luminous. Every marker, every hand, every number on the 12-hour and 24-hour scales, so in low light it doesn't just glow in spots, it glows everywhere. Second, the date mechanics have been removed from the NH35 movement, leaving a clean dial with nothing to interrupt the design. The black DLC coating on the stainless steel case runs deep and even, covering the signed screw-down crown for a completely blacked-out profile. At 39mm with an exhibition caseback, quick-release nylon strap, and 100m water resistance, the Mitchel is a pure field watch that doesn't hedge its bets. All watches come with a 1 year warranty through Islander.

Specifications:

Case Diameter: 39mm

Lug-to-Lug: 48.5mm

Thickness: 12mm

Lug Width: 20mm

Case Material: Black DLC stainless steel

Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire

Movement: NH35 automatic

Power Reserve: 41 hours

Water Resistance: 100 meters

Strap/Bracelet: Black nylon weave with leather backing, contrast stitching, signed DLC buckle, quick-release pins

Our Take

The Mitchel is the kind of watch that enthusiasts design for themselves and then make available to everyone else. The fully luminous SuperLuminova dial is the centerpiece because in darkness the entire dial face lights up uniformly, which is both more useful and more striking than the partial lume plots you find on most field watches. The decision to remove the date complication keeps the dial architecture clean and intentional, the kind of move that signals Islander knows exactly who this watch is for. The black DLC case and signed crown are executed without compromise, and the quick-release nylon strap means swapping to leather or rubber takes about three seconds without tools. At 39mm and 12mm thick it wears trim and light, which is exactly right for a field watch. If you want a blacked-out field watch that earns the aesthetic through actual specification choices, the Mitchel delivers.

Who This Watch Is For

• Field watch purists who want a fully luminous dial rather than partial lume, the Mitchel glows completely in the dark, which is the point of a field watch
• Enthusiasts who appreciate the date-removed NH35 choice. The clean dial is a deliberate decision, not an omission, and it makes the watch
• Buyers comparing the Mitchell to solar or quartz field options like the Babylon HV1000: the Mitchel is purely mechanical, exhibition caseback, DLC-coated, and built for people who want a traditional automatic field watch done right
• Anyone who wants a no-nonsense blacked-out watch that backs up the look with real specs. DLC coating, sapphire crystal, screw-down crown, and a fully luminous dial all in a 39mm package