I worked as a mariner on the Great Lakes for ten years. I bought an A3T automatic before I went out for my first hitch as a wheelsman. The luminous no frills dial kept me on time for watch with minimal adjustment. Through a truly uneasy time in my life. Ended up liking it so much I bought one for my father. That was 5 years ago and he still wears it everyday. Think it was about $385.00 back then. Well worth it.
I own two of these and love them. One has the nylon web band with a compass (added by me) and the other has a leather band, which I use as my dress up time piece. I bought a third (polymer) watch for my son (Army), and he loves it as well. Five things that are the sales clinchers for me, are: 1) solid titanium case w/screw down titanium back; 2) the offset (lowered) protected crystal (since I wear the watch on the inside of my wrist, I tend to crack the crystals more, but not since wearing a Bertucci for three plus years); 3) solid lugs; 4) a screw down crown that is at the 4 o'clock rather than the 3 o'clock position; 5) a quartz movement. These five points out way any perceived negatives...
Thanks Mark for showcasing the Americana. My son has the Bertucci A2-T and after watching your video, I got the Americana. I got mine a week ago and love it. It's accurate to an average of -0.5 seconds per day. I've never had a watch that said "USA" on it. Thank you for supporting American manufacturing. We need to support our own neighbors. To anyone on the fence, just buy it. It looks great and wears great. Its a lightweight - heavy-duty tank. I have 7" wrists and this Americana wears like a feather with its titanium case. Awesome watch. Thank you Mark for the great videos.
Wow, I put it on an Italian rubber NATO from bertucci. It's the most comfortable band that I own and no more odor issues from woven bands. Great watch and band.
Gotta admit,I REALLY like the bertuccis,no nonsense,tough field watch, with some models having a ten year battery life And with a reputation for being seriously tough as well.
Marc I have boughy several models from this brand before I realised you were selling them off DROP, as we had planned on buying more as gifts for the festive season to include a message 'to get out & disconnect' as a they are great looking, well designed tool/field watches on really well made nato straps...but I have a real issue about the size as most guys in Australia have 7 inch sized plud wrists, they advertise just as your email this week as being 40mm but I would say these are 36mm at best...I look forward to your reply as I know you to be a man of integrity & honesty...we would naturally buy any future purchases from you.
Marc , your integrity is highly respected and well deserved . Thank you. Please help us appreciate the value of the Americana IF the American assembler stands behind its QC e.g. the misaligned hands. Can you contact them to see if they will improve their QC and guarantee the proper hands alignment to justify the price of the American assembly. Since they tout the USA assembly we should expect the misaligned hands not to occur. American QC should have always seen it and fixed it. Since they assembled these movements in the US the hands should definitely be properly aligned. If not what does USA quality control movements mean?
I bought a Bertucci field watch at an outfitters store clearing out their watches. They clearly didn't know what they were selling, based on the great deal I got. I absolutely love it and would gladly have paid full plus + for it. Love your reviews and selection of watches. Thank you.
I've got the stainless steel version of this and I love it...It's my really everyday wearer. From what I've see it was a field watch designed to mix WW11 with Vietnam style watches.
Biggest thing that sold me to buy on as a landscaper is NO SPRINGBARS .. popped on off my seiko turtle & Mwc .. so this is a savage watch ⌚️ for me as tough as nails , punches 👊 way way above its weight, my opinion better than a Hamilton kavky . 200m water resistant, no spring bars , titanium... Great loom ... & cheaper whats not to like ... its a steel for the money.....
Love Bertucci. I've had 3 A-2Ts, a D-1T, a A-3T and 2 A-4Ts over the years. Very thrilled to have landed my current A-4T with the sapphire crystal and the tritium dial WITHOUT the date window. Might need to see if I can upgrade mine to this new movement! Thanks for the video!
3.2 year battery life, 3 year warranty. Tough as nails. I have the one shown (not with subdial seconds) Marc, you're not exagerating, they are amazing & worth the cost.
I really like how they're assembled in the USA, and the dog logo on the back looks a lot like my dog. Have always loved the A11 style watch of WW2 and I think Bertucci did a good job with the style but keeping true to the original design. Not totally sure about the offset seconds dial on that one model, but to each their own. Picked up a A-2T Vintage lately for $60 on Ebay and if it wears well I'll pick up either one of these or the A-2TR GMT. Thanks for the great review as usual!
Thumbs up Merica!!! I'll take a quartz over a mechanical any day, especially when they're made in the states. Huh, even the energizer bunny battery is Merican made. Have always liked this brand. I just Love lumie field watches
My fully made in Switzerland, ETA FO6 Marathon navigator quartz is nowhere near the markers either. I've also seen Omega quartz models that don't even come close to hitting the marks. So that doesn't really mean anything. It only seems to matter to OCD type people. It has no bearing on time keeping, or country of origin, or price of watch.
Great looking case, but seconds hand on the central second is out of alignment and the seconds hand on small seconds extends over the track; other than those two things they'd be a lot more attractive to me
I agree... Especially for more than 200$.. Not acceptable. I love the design but that second hand is a deal breaker for me too.. I refuse to believe that this is so hard to make.. I mean 50 usd japanese watches rearly skip a second mark... And this one skips 'em all..
Marc you should make a watch like this but smaller. The case is dead nuts on. Dials, lume, strap and hands are so functional. You might not be able to hit your price point in titanium but bead blasted SS would work. And an automatic movement with date only or no date complication would be a sell-out.
Lume, titainium, great strap, awsome watch ! Interesting point about the strap being so thick is combined with the weight of the watch it kind of floats on your wrist. Fantastic field watch
Fantastic watch! I bought my 1st Bertucci ($55.00 comfort field) watches from you and it has been UNBELIEVABLE!! It's my everyday work watch and it takes the abuse 👍 FYI: speaking of American watches, I live 30 miles from Elgin South Carolina which is where they made Elgin watches years ago.
Bertucci's are great watches. They're tough, no-frills (which is a good thing!), and punch above their price point! I like the USA story of these watches and really digging that small second hand model. It's on my shortlist for my next field watch. Thanks Marc!
They look very nice. The central second hand is a little disappointing in that it is not hitting the chapter ring marks. I have two older Seikos that have the same problem. All my newer quartz watches from Citizen, Seiko, Bulova and Timex have perfectly aligned second hands.
Carl Lange ...I know what you mean. I got a citizen promaster as a gift and never wear it because the seconds hand doesn't align with the minutes marks.
I have a cheaper bertucci watch, and I've found that it only doesn't align when you go back and forth with setting the time, or don't try to be perfect. If it lines up when you set it, it stays lined up
The movement is shiny and polished, but why it look dirty at the base around the movement, back of the dial face? Hope they are just on the sample. I'd be disappointed when time to replace the battery, lift up the plastic spacer and found all those stains.
I have a Bertucci A2S stainless case and three different straps for it. It has a Japanese quartz and I like it a lot. Thanks for sharing the new ones Marc! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Thank you for this. However, do consider the Ricardo Swiss Alpine Military watch. Oddly, it's never considered in videos on field watches. (Ricardo have made some expensive vintage watches too). This Ricardo should be a Classic with its superb 12/24 hour luminous cream face and Quartz (Japanese) movement. I prefer it to my Timex Expedition Camper. And, surprisingly, it costs less than £30. Excellent value for a wonderful watch.
Thanks for the in-depth view of the quality build of Bertucci's quartz movements. Do you know if the quartz movements in their smaller case watches are built to the same standard? And will they ever make smaller case American assembled watches? I'm a huge fan of Bertucci field watches - they are the absolute best for truly active sports in my opinion, but I find the Americanas to be a bit too big.
The one with off centre seconds looks great but it's out of my budget at the moment. I have an A-3P and it takes beats and dings all day long as a heavy vehichles mechanic. You are right about the straps too,, heavy duty.
I really like these in general. I think I might pick one up in the near future. - just one comment: there are a lot of unnecessary words on the dial. Hopefully they can remove at least 2 or 3 words on future models (ie: Titanium, Sapphire, etc). Maybe they can put those words on the back instead?
Seems like a great tool watch. or as a gift to a child entering high school. Not a hunter or outdoors person. but if I was I'd get one. Went to their site, even their servicing (battery) inclusive of a strap replacement is reasonable. If you can, try and get some other models. They did offer you their newest model. I know some of the micro brands want a retail presence from a reputable dealer, but want to keep many sales in house. (Profit being a main reason I guess) but want to put their product out to a good dealer at the same time.
Really good presentation. I wonder if the A-2TR Vintage GMT movement is also made in the USA. I have been considering to buy this watch for a long time but there is not so much feedback about it.
Just getting into the watch game. Very interested in Bertucci. In 2020 the price is 245. I really do not want to see what the price is today, two years later. I'm sure I'm going to be disappointed.
Hey, Thanks for your review. These watches are not easy to come by here in the UK though. Quick question, what size is your wrist. I'm just wondering if this is a little too large for a 7.5inch wrist. Thanks again and keep up the good work.
So how does this water resistance work here.. 200 m... You just opened the watch... Does that mean that you put the caseback back and it's 200 wr again??
Great video. Been looking at these Bertuccis after I bought my first dive watch from you a while back. Couple novice questions. You mention this movement and it’s properties but how does it compare to their previous Swiss and Japanese movements? And my really noob question but wanting to get into a quartz field watch, how simple is it to change the battery? It seems simple enough but I got a little hesitant when you mention printed circuit boards and shorts. I didn’t know if I missed a simple watch and learn you may have done. Lol. Keep up the great videos and running an excellent company. Best of luck to you.
Watch looks very similar to British brand Sekonda. British design and Swiss movements , assembled in the UK 🇬🇧. Created after WWII. Now, Japanese movts , some of them, cheaper models available on duty free shops , manufactured in China 🇨🇳. Anyway, Bertucci seems to be reasonable and cheaper alternative.😀
This is absolutely my favorite watch brand, second to Seiko (which used to be the other way around). I own 7, ranging from the out of production Durato, to the ‘dressy’ A2T titanium/swiss/sapphire/horween strap, to my simple but unscrupulous polymer daily beater. Dollar for dollar, it’s the best wristwatch in the world. And dare I say, over even my SKXs, it will never let its owner down.
I have a Bertucci and the second hand only lines up if you hold the watch vertically facing you. It’s fine the from 0-30, then you turn it upside down and it’s ok from 30-60. You can see it physically move a mm or so as you turn it. Bugs the hell out of me 🤬
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I worked as a mariner on the Great Lakes for ten years. I bought an A3T automatic before I went out for my first hitch as a wheelsman. The luminous no frills dial kept me on time for watch with minimal adjustment. Through a truly uneasy time in my life.
Ended up liking it so much I bought one for my father. That was 5 years ago and he still wears it everyday. Think it was about $385.00 back then. Well worth it.
I own two of these and love them. One has the nylon web band with a compass (added by me) and the other has a leather band, which I use as my dress up time piece. I bought a third (polymer) watch for my son (Army), and he loves it as well. Five things that are the sales clinchers for me, are: 1) solid titanium case w/screw down titanium back; 2) the offset (lowered) protected crystal (since I wear the watch on the inside of my wrist, I tend to crack the crystals more, but not since wearing a Bertucci for three plus years); 3) solid lugs; 4) a screw down crown that is at the 4 o'clock rather than the 3 o'clock position; 5) a quartz movement. These five points out way any perceived negatives...
Thanks Mark for showcasing the Americana. My son has the Bertucci A2-T and after watching your video, I got the Americana. I got mine a week ago and love it. It's accurate to an average of -0.5 seconds per day. I've never had a watch that said "USA" on it. Thank you for supporting American manufacturing. We need to support our own neighbors. To anyone on the fence, just buy it. It looks great and wears great. Its a lightweight - heavy-duty tank. I have 7" wrists and this Americana wears like a feather with its titanium case. Awesome watch. Thank you Mark for the great videos.
Wow, I put it on an Italian rubber NATO from bertucci. It's the most comfortable band that I own and no more odor issues from woven bands. Great watch and band.
Gotta admit,I REALLY like the bertuccis,no nonsense,tough field watch, with some models having a ten year battery life
And with a reputation for being seriously tough as well.
Just bought the A2T titanium from they're pre owned store and i really love it. Just feels like a man's watch.
Marc I have boughy several models from this brand before I realised you were selling them off DROP, as we had planned on buying more as gifts for the festive season to include a message 'to get out & disconnect' as a they are great looking, well designed tool/field watches on really well made nato straps...but I have a real issue about the size as most guys in Australia have 7 inch sized plud wrists, they advertise just as your email this week as being 40mm but I would say these are 36mm at best...I look forward to your reply as I know you to be a man of integrity & honesty...we would naturally buy any future purchases from you.
Thanks for watching!
Marc , your integrity is highly respected and well deserved . Thank you. Please help us appreciate the value of the Americana IF the American assembler stands behind its QC e.g. the misaligned hands. Can you contact them to see if they will improve their QC and guarantee the proper hands alignment to justify the price of the American assembly. Since they tout the USA assembly we should expect the misaligned hands not to occur. American QC should have always seen it and fixed it.
Since they assembled these movements in the US the hands should definitely be properly aligned. If not what does USA quality control movements mean?
I bought a Bertucci field watch at an outfitters store clearing out their watches. They clearly didn't know what they were selling, based on the great deal I got. I absolutely love it and would gladly have paid full plus + for it. Love your reviews and selection of watches. Thank you.
Thanks
Brilliant brand . Thank you Long Island . I’ve had by titanium bertucci for over 18 months. It’s built like a tank .
And comfy!
Even the battery is USA made. I know it's not 100% USA but at least they're trying. Great review.
I've got the stainless steel version of this and I love it...It's my really everyday wearer. From what I've see it was a field watch designed to mix WW11 with Vietnam style watches.
Biggest thing that sold me to buy on as a landscaper is NO SPRINGBARS .. popped on off my seiko turtle & Mwc .. so this is a savage watch ⌚️ for me as tough as nails , punches 👊 way way above its weight, my opinion better than a Hamilton kavky . 200m water resistant, no spring bars , titanium... Great loom ... & cheaper whats not to like ... its a steel for the money.....
It's great to bring manufacturing jobs back to the US! Even if it's watches, it's a start! 👍👍
Everything counts!
had one for 4 years. Best field watch for outdoors activity. Bomb-proof, light, thin, and inexpensive
Awesome testimonial, thanks.
Tough as a G-Shock? because even half as tough would make this a must have addition toy collection
Love Bertucci. I've had 3 A-2Ts, a D-1T, a A-3T and 2 A-4Ts over the years. Very thrilled to have landed my current A-4T with the sapphire crystal and the tritium dial WITHOUT the date window. Might need to see if I can upgrade mine to this new movement! Thanks for the video!
You are welcome.
3.2 year battery life, 3 year warranty. Tough as nails. I have the one shown (not with subdial seconds) Marc, you're not exagerating, they are amazing & worth the cost.
I've got Bertucci's entry level A-2R and love it so much I've already started saving for one of these Americans.
You've convinced me. I can't ignore the obvious. It's on my list. Excellent video as always. Thanks, Marc!!!
My A2-zT has always glowed like a beacon at night. These are very underrated watches. Keep it up! great watches!
Great to hear, thank you.
Love the fully integrated strap bars. I'd buy this one.
good dial good titanium good case good water proof good price = so perfect
I really like how they're assembled in the USA, and the dog logo on the back looks a lot like my dog. Have always loved the A11 style watch of WW2 and I think Bertucci did a good job with the style but keeping true to the original design. Not totally sure about the offset seconds dial on that one model, but to each their own. Picked up a A-2T Vintage lately for $60 on Ebay and if it wears well I'll pick up either one of these or the A-2TR GMT. Thanks for the great review as usual!
Great news you are getting a mid size islander.
Congratulations on the success of your regular size islander 👍.
Thanks much.
Thumbs up Merica!!! I'll take a quartz over a mechanical any day, especially when they're made in the states. Huh, even the energizer bunny battery is Merican made. Have always liked this brand. I just Love lumie field watches
Thanks Allen!
Seconds hand are NOWHERE near the markers though, are they? That small seconds version is lovely though.
And the jewel in the back looks 1 micron thin.
My fully made in Switzerland, ETA FO6 Marathon navigator quartz is nowhere near the markers either. I've also seen Omega quartz models that don't even come close to hitting the marks. So that doesn't really mean anything. It only seems to matter to OCD type people. It has no bearing on time keeping, or country of origin, or price of watch.
Yes and $1000 Longines quartz watches and $500+ Casio quartz watches don't always hie the markers
Great looking case, but seconds hand on the central second is out of alignment and the seconds hand on small seconds extends over the track; other than those two things they'd be a lot more attractive to me
I agree... Especially for more than 200$.. Not acceptable. I love the design but that second hand is a deal breaker for me too.. I refuse to believe that this is so hard to make.. I mean 50 usd japanese watches rearly skip a second mark... And this one skips 'em all..
With the small second hand, the problem is minimized. You'd need a magnifying glass to see if it misses the mark. I have one myself. Love it.
@@barraohir Thinking about getting one ⌚👀👌
...and it looks like the seconds hand lines up with the numbers/markers!! Thx for showing us these Marc!
Welcome.
Marc you should make a watch like this but smaller. The case is dead nuts on. Dials, lume, strap and hands are so functional. You might not be able to hit your price point in titanium but bead blasted SS would work. And an automatic movement with date only or no date complication would be a sell-out.
Lume, titainium, great strap, awsome watch ! Interesting point about the strap being so thick is combined with the weight of the watch it kind of floats on your wrist. Fantastic field watch
Thanks Jeff.
Fantastic watch!
I bought my 1st Bertucci ($55.00 comfort field) watches from you and it has been UNBELIEVABLE!!
It's my everyday work watch and it takes the abuse 👍
FYI: speaking of American watches, I live 30 miles from Elgin South Carolina which is where they made Elgin watches years ago.
That's great history there.
Nice pitch for quartz movements, US style. They have a lovely aesthetic. ☘
Bertucci's are great watches. They're tough, no-frills (which is a good thing!), and punch above their price point! I like the USA story of these watches and really digging that small second hand model. It's on my shortlist for my next field watch. Thanks Marc!
You are welcome, thank you!
They look very nice. The central second hand is a little disappointing in that it is not hitting the chapter ring marks. I have two older Seikos that have the same problem. All my newer quartz watches from Citizen, Seiko, Bulova and Timex have perfectly aligned second hands.
Carl Lange ...I know what you mean. I got a citizen promaster as a gift and never wear it because the seconds hand doesn't align with the minutes marks.
I have a cheaper bertucci watch, and I've found that it only doesn't align when you go back and forth with setting the time, or don't try to be perfect. If it lines up when you set it, it stays lined up
i saw that, so im orderd the offset version.
Love my A-2T vintage. Such an underrated brand.
You have sold it to me Mark, my next watch. It will be my first purchase from LIW.
The movement is shiny and polished, but why it look dirty at the base around the movement, back of the dial face? Hope they are just on the sample. I'd be disappointed when time to replace the battery, lift up the plastic spacer and found all those stains.
That's the backside of the dial. Next time you change the battery in a quartz, take a look at the backside of the dial. It's not finished.
I have a Bertucci A-2T titanium watch, 200m water resist. Great looking field watch, highly recommend Bertucci!
Great to hear, thank you.
great review, thanks. just ordered myself an AMERICAN with the offset seconds.
This guy not bad he hangs with urban gentry and he is cool 😎 this guy easy listen to
I have a Bertucci A2S stainless case and three different straps for it. It has a Japanese quartz and I like it a lot. Thanks for sharing the new ones Marc! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
You are welcome.
Loving this beautiful watch like the integrated strap bars terrific idea Titanium case yup ticks all of my boxes. (:
Great!
Beautiful tough pieces
Thank you
That movement deserves a see-through case back.
Mark Rozenberg eeeeeh. That might be a stretch
Wouldn't that be something?!?!
I could see it with maybe some gold plated parts and some decorations
Loving the look of the watch and US movement. The seconds hand alignment seems off, however.
Thank you for this. However, do consider the Ricardo Swiss Alpine Military watch. Oddly, it's never considered in videos on field watches. (Ricardo have made some expensive vintage watches too). This Ricardo should be a Classic with its superb 12/24 hour luminous cream face and Quartz (Japanese) movement. I prefer it to my Timex Expedition Camper. And, surprisingly, it costs less than £30. Excellent value for a wonderful watch.
We need morrrrre American-assembled watches!
Indeed!
Very nice looking watch and great vid. But that second hand is no where near the markers which for the price seems like a QC oversight.
Thanks for the in-depth view of the quality build of Bertucci's quartz movements. Do you know if the quartz movements in their smaller case watches are built to the same standard? And will they ever make smaller case American assembled watches? I'm a huge fan of Bertucci field watches - they are the absolute best for truly active sports in my opinion, but I find the Americanas to be a bit too big.
The one with off centre seconds looks great but it's out of my budget at the moment.
I have an A-3P and it takes beats and dings all day long as a heavy vehichles mechanic.
You are right about the straps too,, heavy duty.
Thank you, Peder.
I could never wear a quartz where the seconds hand does not line up with the seconds track. Nice watches otherwise
Thank you.
I am a sucker for a good field watch.
Who isn't, right?
Another great video....very nice watches....thanks.
Really nice case and excellent looking nylon strap.
Thanks!
Very nice Marc. My friend was showing one off the other day. Great to see a solid quartz movement at a reasonable price.
Ok..this is gonna be my first Bertucci. Looks like it can take a beating too.
Iron clad!
I really like these in general. I think I might pick one up in the near future. - just one comment: there are a lot of unnecessary words on the dial. Hopefully they can remove at least 2 or 3 words on future models (ie: Titanium, Sapphire, etc). Maybe they can put those words on the back instead?
Doesn't look like the seconds hand is hitting the indices... My A-4T Yankee gets tripped up around 30-35 seconds. This one's off way earlier.
Imagine that in 36mm omg that will be amazing
:)
I was about to pull the trigger, but the lack of replaceable spring bars, it's a deal breaker: (
Field watches should be tough. Fixed bars are a lot tougher then spring bars.
That looks like a great watch. I really like the American content. I am tempted to buy one.
That's terrific, thank you.
any other models/brand with integrated lock bars? if solar powered or automatic movement better
I like the smaller seconds more. I wish they’d put a lumed small seconds hand thought
I thought that too :)
Long Island Watch Great Minds think alike.
They need a 38-40 mm version. Military field watches are not generally this big.
Maybe in the future!
Try Hamilton Khaki Titanium. Modern design with a classic field watch dial at 42mm. Around $650 - 700 though
Great watch Marc.
Thank you.
Yep! Love it! The case and movements killers! Cheers.GG.
Thank you, Glenn.
Chinese cases??. I don't think so! If they didn't cheap out on the most important part, I would be in.
How is the 51mm lug to lug on these? Looks like they curve downward quite a bit.
I really wish they offered it in a smaller size, but I find them really appealing otherwise!
I want to know how a 32 year battery works, How is it possible? And this AMERI quartz is repairable?
Why doesn’t the second hand lineup with the marks one the dial on quartz watches?
Has the movement a battery eod indicator?
Seems like a great tool watch. or as a gift to a child entering high school. Not a hunter or outdoors person. but if I was I'd get one. Went to their site, even their servicing (battery) inclusive of a strap replacement is reasonable. If you can, try and get some other models. They did offer you their newest model. I know some of the micro brands want a retail presence from a reputable dealer, but want to keep many sales in house. (Profit being a main reason I guess) but want to put their product out to a good dealer at the same time.
We sell dozens of models by Bertucci.
Really good presentation. I wonder if the A-2TR Vintage GMT movement is also made in the USA. I have been considering to buy this watch for a long time but there is not so much feedback about it.
Is there a chance to find a ceramic (for ceramic coated titanium case model) and titanium straps for them?
I hope bertucci moves to the US movement on all of their watches.
Marc : Do you still recommend this brand currently ?
Just getting into the watch game. Very interested in Bertucci. In 2020 the price is 245. I really do not want to see what the price is today, two years later. I'm sure I'm going to be disappointed.
Hey, Thanks for your review. These watches are not easy to come by here in the UK though. Quick question, what size is your wrist. I'm just wondering if this is a little too large for a 7.5inch wrist. Thanks again and keep up the good work.
So how does this water resistance work here.. 200 m... You just opened the watch... Does that mean that you put the caseback back and it's 200 wr again??
Lo comprerei solo per il piacere di vedere il mio cognome sull orologio ✌️🙏
Great video. Been looking at these Bertuccis after I bought my first dive watch from you a while back. Couple novice questions. You mention this movement and it’s properties but how does it compare to their previous Swiss and Japanese movements? And my really noob question but wanting to get into a quartz field watch, how simple is it to change the battery? It seems simple enough but I got a little hesitant when you mention printed circuit boards and shorts. I didn’t know if I missed a simple watch and learn you may have done. Lol. Keep up the great videos and running an excellent company. Best of luck to you.
I will do a side by side teardown eventually so you can see.
Just remove the screwdown case back and replace the battery. Their batteries are good for 2 to 3 years so I wouldn't worry too much about changes.
Have you received any update from their customer service about the warranty for the out of alignment seconds hand?
Great looking watch and components, I'd just be worried about spending that much depending on your experience
Has that nerd clock got LEDs? Or is that sunlight???
that or a Marathon Navigator?
Will you be using this movement in your islander diver watch?
We will see!
@@islandwatch please, thank you
Awesome! Any idea what grade of titanium used? Also what is the accuracy of that quartz movement? Thanks in advanced!
I do not know the grade; accuracy should be standard amongst quartz.
Hey Mark, do you guys carry the A-3T NAVIGATOR Ti-MATIC? It is an automatic version of this watch.
Looks nice from the outside. But a lot of corrosion inside.
Watch looks very similar to British brand Sekonda. British design and Swiss movements , assembled in the UK 🇬🇧. Created after WWII. Now, Japanese movts , some of them, cheaper models available on duty free shops , manufactured in China 🇨🇳. Anyway, Bertucci seems to be reasonable and cheaper alternative.😀
Thanks!
Looks quite alright.. .. anti-glare coating on the sapphire?? Does anyone know?
Its a flat sapphire so i dont think its needed.
I do not believe so.
This is absolutely my favorite watch brand, second to Seiko (which used to be the other way around). I own 7, ranging from the out of production Durato, to the ‘dressy’ A2T titanium/swiss/sapphire/horween strap, to my simple but unscrupulous polymer daily beater. Dollar for dollar, it’s the best wristwatch in the world. And dare I say, over even my SKXs, it will never let its owner down.
Wow, you should be on a poster!
Like these watches,Marc. This is one i would like to own. I'll look into it. Best regards.😆
I have a Bertucci and the second hand only lines up if you hold the watch vertically facing you. It’s fine the from 0-30, then you turn it upside down and it’s ok from 30-60. You can see it physically move a mm or so as you turn it. Bugs the hell out of me 🤬
Check the Marathon watches at Longislandwatches where you will see repeatedly reliable hands alignment.
Any white dials coming?
Bertucci does make white dial watches; I guess we'll see!
They should have used a white figures on black background date wheel though. Would have looked more integrated.
Thanks for watching.
lol they can make a movement here but not the case? Its usually the other way around for a lot of American" watch comps.
Lovin my a2-t. It disappears on your wrist.
That's awesome, thank you.
Check the Orient kamatsu so u see what is price/quality/design/
Make American watchmaking great; dump the china case please!
I'm sure they are working on it.
That would be cool but expect a big price increase if they did.
Nice video...except I spent a good portion solving the algebra clock on the wall. lol