{"product_id":"islander-mitchel-black-dlc-field-watch-isl-83","title":"Islander Mitchel Black DLC Automatic Field Watch with Luminous Dial, AR Sapphire Crystal #ISL-83","description":"\u003cp class=\"proddesc-wrapper\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIslander 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"proddesc-wrapper\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCase Diameter: 39mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLug-to-Lug: 48.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThickness: 12mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLug Width: 20mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCase Material: Black DLC stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCrystal: Anti-reflective sapphire\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMovement: NH35 automatic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePower Reserve: 41 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWater Resistance: 100 meters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStrap\/Bracelet: Black nylon weave with leather backing, contrast stitching, signed DLC buckle, quick-release pins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"proddesc-wrapper\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOur Take\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"proddesc-wrapper\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 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\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eField 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEnthusiasts who appreciate the date-removed NH35 choice. The clean dial is a deliberate decision, not an omission, and it makes the watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBuyers 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAnyone 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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Islander","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44590853292168,"sku":null,"price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/0339\/3672\/files\/ISL-83-zoom__34821.jpg?v=1766083783","url":"https:\/\/smallsecondswatchreviews.com\/products\/islander-mitchel-black-dlc-field-watch-isl-83","provider":"Smallseconds Watch Reviews \u0026 Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}