You knew these were coming. . . 3 more Islander Divers
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2024
- Today we will check out three new additions to the Islander family of watches.
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Are you Islander watches assembled in the USA or overseas?
I'd say assembled in China somewhere!
China. People think I'm hiding this fact, so I will pin this comment.
well the price will increase if its assembled in the usa
@@mintkendishin There's really good watch manufacturers in China knocking out some great components.
I think nowadays we have to accept that the Chinese do have the technical ability and production facilities to produce high quality products. Certainly not everything made in China is of a poor standard.
"As long as people keep buying them, I'll keep making them." Sound business practice and I wish more microbrands would do the same.
He's very responsive to customer tastes.
Yeah. That way we'd all still be driving Model T Fords.
@@markcynic808 well the Model T production ran for 19 years. And anyway watches are obsolete technology so it is really apples and oranges.
Thank you.
@@mrbacchus6127
Yeah, the Model T Ford, built in Detroit - the Motor City. Remember the Motor City?
No apples or pears here, just watches built for lemons.
Man if the Monster revision is coming next I will lose my s..t! This whole line is super exciting, well done!
I am with you 100% on that one.
Thank you. I will be honest; no plans for the monster right now.
@@islandwatch bummer, but excited to see what's next and thank you for the reply.
@@islandwatch Time to start a new survey or two.
@@islandwatch Oh, dagger in my heart! I would buy a Monster recreation so fast.
The Seiko turtle is my favorite divers to wear, so these are excellent!
Perfect, thanks.
Field watch;... field watch,... field watch!
Agreed
Yes yes yes
Why? He already sells the wonderful SNZ for $109. It's such a deal ... buy two and a couple of choice straps. Incidentally, I would love to buy these new 22mm two-piece (non-Nato) straps. I have cut-down half my NATO's ... but my watches still ride 1.4 mm higher than really required.
I would love my first field watch to be an islander
Okay, I hear you!
Marc with the SARB series going away maybe that could be your next project.
I sure hope!
I have said the same thing on his other vid, that could be his "sporty/dressy" watch to accompany this line he has going.
I say a GMT watch.
I'd be down for something like a SARB/SARX, especially with a white dial, blue hands
Maybe an Alpinist that doesnt cost $700
Your watches are becoming more beautiful/ relevant then the Seiko's divers.
5:39 thumbs up for not saying something silly like, "it's DLC not PVD," since PVD is the process and DLC is one type of material that can be applied via the process.
Usually when the coating is just described as "PVD", it is because it is coated with a material cheaper and less durable than DLC (diamond-like carbon),even though DLC is applied via the PVD process.
A well applied DLC coating is VERY durable. I have a Fortis titanium case that's coated with DLC. Titanium is normally more susceptible to scratches than stainless steel. However, I've actually buffed "scratches" out of the DLC where it was actually the coating that removed material from whatever I bumped the watch against.
The piece is several years old and the coating did end up with slight wear spots on some of the crown ridges and 2 lug tips. I'm figuring the coating was thinner in these sharp areas combined with frequent rubbing against during use.
As far as "will stay new looking", I had another version of the watch that I'd kept in the case and never worn (it was chronograph and I preferred the cleaner simple 3 hand version). Both the same age and when I sold the chrono last year, there was a slight but noticeable patina on the 3 hand version (which I'd worn almost daily for over a year) as I held them next to each other. .
So, if the coating is well applied, it should resist scratches well, but may end up fading a bit in color as it patinas with wear and age.
That was my experience with it, with what appeared to be a fairly quality DLC application.
I knew since a few hours... When I stumbled over them in your store by accident. :)
LOL
I couldn't be more happier. Thank you Mark!!!
Great, thank you!
Love what you're doung Mark, wishing you all the best!
Mark, thanks for making the watches that Seiko should be making. With your attention to details and the upgrades that you provide over a regular Seiko, these watches are the best deal around!
Thanks so much for that!
Since the dual time bezel is outselling the dive bezels "by a long shot", could you please make them in the 38mm as well?
Yup
@@islandwatch sweet...You get some smaller sizes going and I'm in.
The problem would be with the movement… The NH 35/36 variants (Seiko) Are chunky...The slimmer size is that would allow for a smaller case Would be a 9000 series Myota...Or a Swiss movement (S200 series) or clone...Of course there will be an increase in price…
The problem would be with the movement… The NH 35/36 variants (Seiko) Are chunky...The slimmer size is that would allow for a smaller case Would be a 9000 series Myota...Or a Swiss movement (S200 series) or clone...Of course there will be an increase in price…
The problem would be with the movement… The NH 35/36 variants (Seiko) Are chunky...The slimmer size is that would allow for a smaller case Would be a 9000 series Myota...Or a Swiss movement (S200 series) or clone...Of course there will be an increase in price…
Damn! You're on a roll lately, Marc! I really dig 'em. Can't wait to see what you have coming next.
You're hitting a home run with these designs. Love them! I am a LIW customer and love the service and will continue to be!
Love that it’s a vintage turtle style. But is all new and has a good company behind it
Great review. Thank you, Mark!
green dial would be nice!
Thank you.
Great looking watches - All the best for you!
Damn, another one to add to my collection!
:)
That DLC model is the most amazing military dive watch ever created, not to mention best value. Amazing offerings, the specs and lume are fantastic.
I think that DLC version will actually look quite good after some patina. It may look awkward with a few scratches, but after quite a bit, it looks like a well loved piece. The first scratch always hurts the most.
Very true.
The dome crystal really pushes it ahead of Seiko. Great job! Can’t wait to get one!
Completely fell in love with one of these. Already ordered one...👍👍
Thank you!
Just got it. I am really happy with the watch. It is a real beauty. Thanks Marc...👍👍
You're killing it with these!
Thanks!
You definitely nailed the loom Marc, the loom on my Islander is outstanding, especially the ceramic bezel. Thank you
Thanks!!!!
great job!!!! Mark this is my next watch!
Marc, you are crushing it!!!
Thanks.
Love them. Really well done mark. Gorgeous. I love these as someone with larger wrists.
Thanks much
Very nice Mark!
mahk, you're KILLING it!
Thanks.
Great choice to go with DLC over PVD, and that orange minute hand really pops. Great design detail choice. That lume is great!
Great Job, it's on my list!
Thanks!
Bloody awesome! I’ll be picking up a black version for sure!
Awesome I love LIW for how they capture customers' needs and wants, hope next line up would be Samurai design base.
Love the logo when paired with a dual time bezel, feel it really goes well with the watch since it can provide dual time (I.e. clock logo). But not crazy about it with the regular minute dive bezel. That being said great value. Would love to see something bidirectional if possible, no one's seems to ever do birectional.
Thank you. I guess you could just remove the spring and, presto, bi-directional.
Winner Winner. These look fantastic...perfect price point too.
Your killin me man!!! My bank account is gonna take a dive now for sure. Great job on the whole islander series, I'll be buying next week for 1 or 5 haha. Thanks Marc you rock brother.
These look amazing and reasonably priced too, however I said I would build my turtle homage to learn about modding.
Love the black ninja Turtle style, definitely looking to do a build with this watch in mind👍
I would love to see an embossed case back with the island and waves. That would look amazing
It would, thank you!
Great addition to the line up Mark 👍🇬🇧
Thanks.
I was never into sand blasted finishing until i picked up a white dial Hamilton Khaki Field that had it. Changed my mind forever. Thew new lineup looks great!
Thank you.
I love the DLC version. Hopefully I'll be able to pick one up!
Very happy with my turtle .Thank you
I got my ISL-02 in today. Sized and on my wrist. Definite improvement and wife approves. Thank you!
Double positive!
I've been humming and hawing on whether or not I wanted to get an SKX. I bought my first watch last year, a Glycine Combat Sub, and have been itching to get a second one now. A lot of my findings say that the SKX has all the horological significance, but the outdated movement bugs me. With the Combat Sub, I like the hacking feature and the sapphire crystal.
All of this is to say, this new Islander "SKX" is everything I want. And that new blue dial one with the blue/grey bezel is brilliant. Gonna start saving now, but thanks for making these. I have no hesitations anymore and the Islanders look incredible.
I've got one skx007 DLC. Got i it coated 10ish years back and it became my everyday at one point. it took some nasty knocks. DLC is so damn tough!!
I'll definitely be looking at your DLC coated.
Thanks!
How about a “mini” islander diver
Yeah a 36-38mm would be great. Something that's not a dive watch would be great too.
There is the ISL 05 which is 38mm
Great looking watches
Great watches, love the stealth one 😎
Marc, the DLC is amazing, You need to do this with the SKX style case, with that same great hand set. Wow.
Thanks!
Really doing a great job with these. I hope your business is taking off. Your prices are always fair too. Why we all keep coming back.
You roped me in - ordered the black one 👍
yeahhhhh
Fantastic watches. Great!
The Original Ganster... Yo a shout out to my Homies in Huntington!! LOL Marc great job! Keep'em coming!
Normally I’m not into turtle style watches, but there is something about this one I’m very intrigued by and absolutely love
It's the sandblast. Got me too.
I love the sandblasted finish. You're next on my list. I think a black PVD bracelet would look great. Even Gloss PVD because of the ceramic bezel. It would also just make the sandblasted finish pop that much more IMO. I'm thinking Silicon first though. I do like the strap it's on as well but that piece would do well on Silicon to me.
If Seiko made the "King", LIW makes the SUPER turtle. Love it.
"See" you soon!
Solid watches, the black one looks really nice.
They all look awesome! I can’t wait for the Marine Master 300s. :)
Hmmmmm
Domed Sapphire really makes it look like a turtle shell! Awesome
Adds such a great look to it.
Mark please make a mini version!!!
:)
Nice looking watches. Love the black.Would be nice with a soft silicone strap.Thanks Marc. 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Thanks for checking it out.
Never had an all black watch but I'm going to have to remedy that. You're choice of orange minute hand was perfect.
Beautiful!!
Thanks!
I am not usually a black finish fan. That said, your DLC looks great! Well done Marc!
Stunning watches 👍
Thanks
Lumed logo is a nice touch! Dual time DLC and I’m in.
Never happy, heh? :)
I love the dual time bezel and a DLC DT bezel would already be in the cart...just sayin' ;)
You’re just SO close... glad to see these are spot on for so many though! 👍
Well Marc you put out an amazing product don’t let these nit picky people get you off course !
Another great batch of watches. I’m so close to pulling the trigger on that blue one (ISL 09) from a previous video.
Thanks!!!
Omg the black one looks amazing.
Thanks!
@@islandwatch we getting a dlc bracelet?
The Island series is brilliant!! It's amazing how Mark timed it for what I'd call "orphaned" SK fans. These additions, including the Turtle style really get my attention. Maybe I'm alone in this, but I would LOVE to see an option, especially in something like these rugged tool watch designs with a solar movement for daily carry. It's hard to find that with the sapphire (domed even!!) and a ceramic bezel coupled with a grab-and-go low maintenance movement.
Thanks for watching!
I wonder if there is any chance we’ll see a GMT bezel (12-23) in the future.
Another superb value for the price. Kudos to the two piece NATO as well, I don't see a lot of those and IMHO those fit on the wrist a lot better than the regular ones. The DLC looks sick, love it and it's my favorite among these.
It is really comfy.
I love these watches! They remind me of a vintage 7206 turtle style.
Hi Marc, any idea when the model with the seatbelt strap is coming back (ISL #04)? I'm ready to order when it does! thank you
Beautiful watches!
Thank so much!
I really like the 12-hour Bezel on the first 1, it’s different. The crystal is really needed very too. Looking forward to seeing the bracelet.
Thanks!!!
I love these Islander turtles!
Really awesome new models, I'm sure they will be selling quickly! Marc, on the Islander 38 mm watches, can you add the "dual time" bezel to them?
Yes, in the works.
@@islandwatch Awesome!
While Mark!!! You had me at hello...I already have your Islander “Better than the SKX” model...and now I am going to have to get the “Island Turtle”! 😉 Love the bead/sand blasted Case. It’s an aesthetic that I’ve always wondered why more manufactures didn’t offer it.Looks Great...Going to put my turtle on eBay today! Keep it going! Your minions will keep buying them!
Thank you!
Pretty sick! Ooh, bead blasted mesh or engineer bracelet would be cool on those.
Thanks!
Theyre beautiful!
Thanks!
Oh DLC 😊 That’s what a lot of engine pistons are coated with 👍
Yup! And firearms.
Any chance we can get the black case with a dual time bezel?
Maybe in the future
I agree. I have never cared for the look of the Turtle, but this version I do like. I am also one that does not normally like the black PVD watches as much, but I like your version. I think the thought of the DLC being more scratch resistant appeals to me and it looks great with the ceramic bezel and the double domed sapphire crystal. I think I will be getting the DLC, it will be my only black watch. The only thing I am not sure about is the 45mm. My largest watch is 42mm with most being from 36-40mm, but this is the best looking black sports watch I think I have seen and I really like the durability aspect of it, which is the same reason I am so attracted to Rado watches. Thanks for making and showing these. Also would like the dual time bezel more than the dive bezel, but not a big deal and since I am not buying this watch for that reason, it does not affect the sale, I just would pick that between the two if both were available. Cheers.
Mark, these are awesome! I just bought a Prospex Turtle SRP787K1 cause I didn't know! I can Almost guarantee that DLC model will outsell the rest! Again....great pieces!
Thanks!
They look great
Thank you.
Now I have to get a new watch display case for my Islander collection. If you start making branded watch boxes I'm all in. Hey Marc, here's an idea, branded Four slot watch box with a set of Four different Islander models. "The ISLANDER Collection" Sounds like a great Christmas gift to me. Food for thought. Bravo sir!
Nice. Maybe a watch of the month club!
Keep up the good work
Is it possible to have that black coin edge bezel on the sand blasted model? Asking for a friend...
Not right now, sorry.
What a difference the sapphire crystal makes to the Seiko-esque models , the way the light catches them is just totally different. Hope they are as successful as you hope .
Thank you.
Marc is there a place somewhere where we can make a slight change? Kind if like your watch your way but with the Islander? I love everything about these turtle islanders but I am concerned about the domed sapphire crystal protruding. Me being a field guy doing a lot of outdoor things just see myself banging the watch with normal wear but hitting the crystal first.
How about a bronze edition on the turtle case?
Thanks for the suggestion.
@@islandwatch I'm not sure about the cost of materials, but I feel like this watch would be stunning in bronze.
Great watches Marc, you have done what Seiko and others should of years ago, now they are ramping up their prices with no justification. Well done.
Love it! Would you ever consider doing a Seiko 6105 styled islander?
ANy islanders w/o day/date complications? And for the small wrist?
I would love if the bezel insert on DLC one were flat black like the rest of it. Beautiful watches!
"Dawn Grey" Islanders. Let's start a petition!
good idea. but maybe he can differentiate it a wee bit.
hmmmmmm
Yes please. Dawn grey...and maybe blue lagoon too. I hate that Seiko asks outrageous prices for their LEs...and they don't even upgrade the crystal to sapphire on them.
Love the DLC, I think a tropic strap would look great
I would agree there.
Hi Marc just wondering if your gonna make this model with the white dial and blue bezel. That would be awesome
Please please please when will you make the isl05 with dual tome bezel insert? I've been holding off on one until you make one. In fact ive been considering buying one and making the swap myself!