Now I'm going to have to move my list of future watch purchases down a peg after this. That blue birch is just perfect in every respect--thin, classic profile, blue dial and blue lume... *chef's kiss*
Forgot to add.. I have a Brookville with the green aventurine dial and gold tone hands.. it is a favorite of mine and brings compliments! Love the series! Frank in Colorado
Great work Marc. So tough to pick just one dial clor, they all are so beautifu. The steel gray dial is subtle and crisp and yes contrast is the right word. The salmon parchmemnt dial is amazing and would look amazing on my wrist, But that blue, that ice blu with the birch texture is jaw dropping which is why I will be sporting the ice blue birch dial on my wrist very soon. My 7-1/4" wrist thanks you. You did a great job on this one and thank you again for listening and making them in a bigger size. Kudo's buddy.
More fantastic Islander releases!! Kudos Marc & Ryan for a job well done. Just ordered the blue birch model (before it sells out). Hoping this size works on my 6” wrist and doesn’t look like a dinner plate. 😂
Beautiful watches, Marc and team! My only criticism is that, due to the bigger size the date wheel sits a little high. This could have been rectified with a half-sized indices underneath the date window in my opinion. Other than that, a stellar offering. Love the treated rotor and the new clasp (definitely an upgrade!)
Now that you've pointed out the date wheel issue, I can't unsee it. Dang it throws the balance off very slightly. I like the new bracelets but they don't seem to match up to the case cleanly. Still a work in progress, but very nice. I love the 41mm size and would be delighted with a no date version in blue birch and the president bracelet. Btw, I'm wearing the Islander Turtle currently.
This watch is freaking awesome!I have the coral linen dial and the blue birch and will be purchasing the purple!aqauterra vibes!it’s a phenomenal watch!thanks Marc!
Dang it Marc!! I just gave in and got the white dial Port Jeff (which is amazing value and looks awesome). And now you drop this…. Guess I have to get the grey dial. Skipping groceries this month people 😎
Loving how adventurous your getting with these colorways nowadays Marc. That purple is 🔥🔥. Looking forward to future releases, knocked this one out of the park!
Thanks for catering to us with bigger wrists! These are very nice and I would be looking to purchase either the grey or blue dial model, but unfortunately I bought two watches (one of them the ISL-195) and two bass guitars all within the past few months, so I have to slow down the discretionary spending for a while.
Love my original fluted 39, but the newer iterations are nice! I especially like the linen dials, 6:00 date windows, and that branded rotor is a sweet touch! 👌
Marc, this is a perfect example of just how much the color/texture influences the overall perception of the watch. The purple is fun, the gray is understated and the blue and coral exude an air of elegance. I think you picked 4 great options. There is something for most everyone represented. I'm sure you are already thinking about additional colors in the future (hoping!). Father's Day is coming up and you are giving me ideas...
Great looking watch, Mark, this may be the first Islander watch I'm going to get. I've been wanting a watch with the Miyota 9000 movement and haven't been impressed with what's out there. impressed
These are stunning, Marc, congratulations. My favourite is the blue, which looks like a great proposition for the summer, but to be honest I really like them all. Cheers!
All nice, but the white linen dial on the smaller case model (especially with the all green lume) still keeps its place on the wish list from this series for me.
@@islandwatch Got it today! Looks as good in person as it does in the stock photos. It's my first Islander and I'm really happy with it. Great, great dial on the blue birch.
Looks fantastic 👏 Will you be selling versions with fluted bezels? I’m sure there will be more dial colours in the future. I look forward to a deep navy blue
There’s nothing “regular” about these beautiful dials! Great work Marc! Hopefully the new bracelet will be available for the original brookvilles bc it’s gorgeous
I love the new bracelet and it’s great to see they are female end links, I love the blue rotor but what I love most is the purple dial, it is just gorgeous. Unfortunately the size is not for my small wrist so if you ever make the purple one in 38mm or sell the dial separately I would definitely add to the other 5 Islanders I have lol. Thanks Marc!
Cool seeing these - and you! - in person in SF! That blue dial texture is amazing, very Grand Seiko - Random Rob just posted a video that shows it off really well. 🎉
I love this president bracelet. If Islander releases it in 20mm, I'm definitely buying one for my 38mm Brookville. Good on yall for starting with the 38 on this watch. Too many brands start at 40 and work down. I'd think it would make more sense to release a watch in a size anyone can enjoy first. Signed clasp and rotor look great - fun watching this brand grow.
Well the purple worked, I just ordered one. Edit: I now have the purple one. Great looking watch. No real issues but a couple minor niggles. I wish the bracelet had some polished bits on it to match the high polished bezel. Or if I could have picked the other bracelet like on the Salmon watch. Also, dropping to 16mm at the clasp is too much. 18mm would have been better. Of course there is the date window thing. If there was a half marker underneath it I would prefer it. All in all, solid 9/10. Going to be my daily. At the current price of $215 I need to grab the Salmon/Linen version.
Hey bro, I love the Brookville and Upper Brookville!!!!! Can we get an Upper Brookville in the white dial????? That dial gives off vintage Seiko & Grand Seiko vibes. Thanks
Pin and collar links are great once you've mastered them. No need to think about threadlock or gauge the torque. I appreciate the convenience of screws but how often do you adjust your bracelet? Pin and collar security is worth the hassle to me.
Marc awesome watches as always my friend. Would love to see more made in the USA. The Bethpage Amerigraph was one of my favorites. Would be cool to do something planet themed like the new omega/swatch.
Nice additions to your lineup, Marc. I liked your "pain in the rump" comment. Haven't heard that expression in years. My Brooklyn born-and-raised dad used to say that. Is that a NY thing?
I wore my red Brookville this weekend for the first time, although I've had it a while. It was extremely comfortable, looked incredible, and kept perfect time. If you put out one of these larger ones in a no-date version, it's mine.
Why aren't dates at 6? So much more symmetry than at 3. Coral, grey, and purple are fantastic. (Blue is great, too, but the other three grab me more - completely subjective.) That purple is really striking. What are people's experiences with the Miyota 9 series? I have a Laco with a Miyota 8 and it makes a loud thunking sound...
That custom rotor looks great. Its quite a small change in the grand scheme of things but elevates the watch to another level IMO.
thank you
I really hope Islander can design their own hands to make them iconic.
Noted, thank you.
@@islandwatch my vote would be for something pointy!
@@sfstoltenberg I'm feeling your vibe here. Like on some of those Seamasters or Railmasters - pointy with a line of lume inside. Make it so, Marc!
Custom hands plus a half index marker under the date would make this watch perfect.
While I like the hands currently on the watch, I acknowledge that the Omega Railmaster hands will look superb on the Brookville line.
I just bought my first “OP homage”, and I love the style. This will be the next one! Well done!
They look fantastic. I’m a huge fan of the birch dial.
These are pure class the birch dial and the white linen are great I hop these don't go away
Loving the custom rotor. I hope we see this on more to come. The blue or coral would be my choice, but I already have the original linen dial.
thanks Scott
Now I'm going to have to move my list of future watch purchases down a peg after this. That blue birch is just perfect in every respect--thin, classic profile, blue dial and blue lume... *chef's kiss*
Thanks for watching!
Saw, fell in love, 100% quality. Thanks Marc.🤝
Just ordered mine in the blue dial. This is EXACTLY what I’ve been waiting for from Islander. Can’t wait to get it on my wrist!
love it mark just love it .... one day one day i will rock the islander in holland !!
Forgot to add.. I have a Brookville with the green aventurine dial and gold tone hands.. it is a favorite of mine and brings compliments! Love the series!
Frank in Colorado
Great work Marc. So tough to pick just one dial clor, they all are so beautifu. The steel gray dial is subtle and crisp and yes contrast is the right word. The salmon parchmemnt dial is amazing and would look amazing on my wrist, But that blue, that ice blu with the birch texture is jaw dropping which is why I will be sporting the ice blue birch dial on my wrist very soon. My 7-1/4" wrist thanks you. You did a great job on this one and thank you again for listening and making them in a bigger size. Kudo's buddy.
Love this channel! I'm from Brookville, fyi. Thanks for the shoutout!
That blue on a birch dial is what I have been looking for!!
thank you
More fantastic Islander releases!! Kudos Marc & Ryan for a job well done. Just ordered the blue birch model (before it sells out). Hoping this size works on my 6” wrist and doesn’t look like a dinner plate. 😂
LOL, it'll be fine
Really nice. Love the thinness and movement choice, very wearable lug to lug for a 41, and dial textures.
thanks much
I have one of the original Brookville linen dials, and that thing is sweet! Such a great watch!
Beautiful watches, Marc and team!
My only criticism is that, due to the bigger size the date wheel sits a little high. This could have been rectified with a half-sized indices underneath the date window in my opinion.
Other than that, a stellar offering. Love the treated rotor and the new clasp (definitely an upgrade!)
Now that you've pointed out the date wheel issue, I can't unsee it. Dang it throws the balance off very slightly. I like the new bracelets but they don't seem to match up to the case cleanly. Still a work in progress, but very nice.
I love the 41mm size and would be delighted with a no date version in blue birch and the president bracelet. Btw, I'm wearing the Islander Turtle currently.
This watch is freaking awesome!I have the coral linen dial and the blue birch and will be purchasing the purple!aqauterra vibes!it’s a phenomenal watch!thanks Marc!
That purple is beautiful!
Thank you
That purple one is sick, don’t wear the color that often but it’s on point
It's gonna look nice!
In the grand scheme of things…Islander watches rule the world.
Dang it Marc!! I just gave in and got the white dial Port Jeff (which is amazing value and looks awesome). And now you drop this…. Guess I have to get the grey dial. Skipping groceries this month people 😎
😂 thank you!
Nice watch! When I was a child, we skated on the pond in Brookville Park.
Perfect for you ;)
Ordered a Birch Blue - when I saw it in San Francisco I knew I had to have one. Cant wait to get it on wrist!
wow, the rehaut looks fantastic on the grape
Very nice watches. That grape is amazing.
thank you.
Wow, Beautiful watch.
Thank you!
Loving how adventurous your getting with these colorways nowadays Marc. That purple is 🔥🔥. Looking forward to future releases, knocked this one out of the park!
thanks Jason
I have one on the way. Can't wait.
That new clasp is a big step forward, but the friction pins is two steps back. That's a deal killer for me.
Idk why I don’t have notifications on but when I see the email, I always come to watch
I appreciate that
Thanks for catering to us with bigger wrists! These are very nice and I would be looking to purchase either the grey or blue dial model, but unfortunately I bought two watches (one of them the ISL-195) and two bass guitars all within the past few months, so I have to slow down the discretionary spending for a while.
No worries, thank you
Love my original fluted 39, but the newer iterations are nice! I especially like the linen dials, 6:00 date windows, and that branded rotor is a sweet touch! 👌
thanks!
Marc, this is a perfect example of just how much the color/texture influences the overall perception of the watch. The purple is fun, the gray is understated and the blue and coral exude an air of elegance. I think you picked 4 great options. There is something for most everyone represented. I'm sure you are already thinking about additional colors in the future (hoping!). Father's Day is coming up and you are giving me ideas...
Awesome looking colors
Great looking watch, Mark, this may be the first Islander watch I'm going to get. I've been wanting a watch with the Miyota 9000 movement and haven't been impressed with what's out there. impressed
Marc you killed this one. Definitely buying the coral
thanks so much
These are stunning, Marc, congratulations. My favourite is the blue, which looks like a great proposition for the summer, but to be honest I really like them all. Cheers!
Thanks so much
Got my ice blue, thank you Marc
nice grab, thank you
Great looking watches 👍 thanks Marc
thanks James
All nice, but the white linen dial on the smaller case model (especially with the all green lume) still keeps its place on the wish list from this series for me.
Thanks Kevin
These look great Mark. If you did one of these in the burgundy of the latest Manhasset you would have had me in a heartbeat.
Beautiful new line!
thank you
These look amazing, Marc!! Any chance of some more birch textured dials on other models in the future?
It's very possible!
@@islandwatch exciting! You make it tough to choose which Islanders to buy! Will the purple to black Northport be coming back into stock?
O'boy,,,🤙🏼🤙🏼
Top notch indeed.
Thanks!
Just went in on the blue birch. Looks great and cant wait to see it in person.
Thank you!
@@islandwatch Got it today! Looks as good in person as it does in the stock photos. It's my first Islander and I'm really happy with it. Great, great dial on the blue birch.
Looks fantastic 👏 Will you be selling versions with fluted bezels? I’m sure there will be more dial colours in the future. I look forward to a deep navy blue
Perfect size Marc!👌
There’s nothing “regular” about these beautiful dials! Great work Marc! Hopefully the new bracelet will be available for the original brookvilles bc it’s gorgeous
That flat gray feels like more of a tool watch than a dress watch would look sick in a dive watch with black and white hands all brushed finishing
I love the new bracelet and it’s great to see they are female end links, I love the blue rotor but what I love most is the purple dial, it is just gorgeous. Unfortunately the size is not for my small wrist so if you ever make the purple one in 38mm or sell the dial separately I would definitely add to the other 5 Islanders I have lol. Thanks Marc!
I love that style of bracelet. Please make it available for other islander dress watch models. I will buy at least one.
Noted, thank you
Lovin that grey version 👍
thanks!
Good!!! 👍👍👍
Really nice structures😍 maybe black hands would have been a nice add but apart from this it's still a great color!
thanks
Cool seeing these - and you! - in person in SF! That blue dial texture is amazing, very Grand Seiko - Random Rob just posted a video that shows it off really well. 🎉
Thanks so much! I remember spelling your name.
@@islandwatch you have a good memory! :)
Looking good!
thanks
Omg the violet
Lmao I got the paper white brookville a week ago and now i want that blue birch-texture one.
two is OK!
I love this president bracelet. If Islander releases it in 20mm, I'm definitely buying one for my 38mm Brookville.
Good on yall for starting with the 38 on this watch. Too many brands start at 40 and work down. I'd think it would make more sense to release a watch in a size anyone can enjoy first. Signed clasp and rotor look great - fun watching this brand grow.
thanks for the well thoughts
Hi Marc, was there any consideration to adding a half index at the 6 to balance the date window with the 12? Thanks!
Well the purple worked, I just ordered one.
Edit: I now have the purple one. Great looking watch. No real issues but a couple minor niggles. I wish the bracelet had some polished bits on it to match the high polished bezel. Or if I could have picked the other bracelet like on the Salmon watch. Also, dropping to 16mm at the clasp is too much. 18mm would have been better. Of course there is the date window thing. If there was a half marker underneath it I would prefer it. All in all, solid 9/10. Going to be my daily. At the current price of $215 I need to grab the Salmon/Linen version.
Blue rotor is awesome Marc!
Thanks!
Hey bro, I love the Brookville and Upper Brookville!!!!! Can we get an Upper Brookville in the white dial????? That dial gives off vintage Seiko & Grand Seiko vibes. Thanks
Marc.. I am on the notify list if this Blue Birch comes back in stock.. are you planning to bring it back?
Thanks!
Frank in Colorado
That purple dope.
I did win my prize 30 minutes before this video when active ;) When I purchased an Upper Brookville....
You sure did, early adopter!
That rotor’s like an ocean in motion….
Upgrades look great, I think a texture on the gray dial would have made it a must-buy. Moon-Burch for next round.
Noted, thank you
Pin and collar links are great once you've mastered them. No need to think about threadlock or gauge the torque. I appreciate the convenience of screws but how often do you adjust your bracelet? Pin and collar security is worth the hassle to me.
Is the new bracelet going to be available for the 38mm version?
Marc awesome watches as always my friend. Would love to see more made in the USA. The Bethpage Amerigraph was one of my favorites. Would be cool to do something planet themed like the new omega/swatch.
Okay, thank you
I think the grey is a great affordable alternative to the Grand Seiko 4 seasons winter model!
Nice additions to your lineup, Marc. I liked your "pain in the rump" comment. Haven't heard that expression in years. My Brooklyn born-and-raised dad used to say that. Is that a NY thing?
I wore my red Brookville this weekend for the first time, although I've had it a while. It was extremely comfortable, looked incredible, and kept perfect time. If you put out one of these larger ones in a no-date version, it's mine.
Almost a “buy” for me but the date window is sitting too high above six o’clock (I understand it’s because the movement is meant for smaller cases).
Thank you!
No no thank you for watching!
Why aren't dates at 6? So much more symmetry than at 3. Coral, grey, and purple are fantastic. (Blue is great, too, but the other three grab me more - completely subjective.) That purple is really striking.
What are people's experiences with the Miyota 9 series? I have a Laco with a Miyota 8 and it makes a loud thunking sound...
Love the blue one kinda grand seiko vibes. I feel the grey is a little too stark on a dress watch but hey that’s me
Thanks Kevin
Would you make the purple one in the 38mm case?
Will we get a chance to see these in person at Wind-Up Chicago this year?
i am allowed to say it - it is Presidential bracelet ))
I'd really like to see a ~46mm Islander NH34 GMT diver 😉
Any more Birch dials OTW? I’d like a white one. Love the Grape Ape as well 👍
Nice!
How much on the blue, looks great !!!
Maybe a deep dark Blue dial and a nice green dial would be a hit
Can you name one after Hicksville because i would buy several just for the hometown watch
Nice watches. When are we getting those negative end link braclets for the regular Brookville? I would love one for my salmon dial.
I'll work on them
Very nice watch, but I cannot purchase until you have on the fly adjustment.
Purple sunburst!
Really pops
Where's the Islander GMT with the 9075?
Just ordered my first watch from Mark
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Thanks from Denver North Carolina
Hey Marc, any chance we would get to select the bracelet? For example, Id like to see the purple on the “5 link” bracelet!
No, sorry.
Birch dial nice. Most of us cant afford the GS version
Yeah, so this is perfect
I’d like to see a caliper on case measuring. Burned on a very expensive purchase at 39.5 vs reported 41 (not yours)
Ok, I’ll be ‘that guy’… can you do the blue birch in the original Brookville size pls 🙏🏼😉
How many hoodies do you own ?
NICE!!! Will there be a no date as well?
Perhaps in the future.