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I bought the white dial (ISL-10) a few weeks back. After spending some time with the watch I can say that all of your comments are spot on. I own many watches, both more and less expensive, and can honestly say this one became an instant favorite. This watch is indeed tremendous value for the price ... My advice to anyone considering purchasing this time piece is do not hesitate ... buy one and see for yourself, it's almost unbelievable. Everything about the experience was great. Not only the fit and finish but the company itself is great. Customer service is top notch. Great video, keep up the good work.
Very great job covering the Islander! Love the way you were very specific in pointing out all the improvements Marc has made. You did a great job. Very enjoyable video. Thanks!
Im so excited for mine. I got the isl-35. Just great timing. I was gonna get the new seiko 5’s but I couldn’t be more happier when marc dropped this. This should be a winner in baselworld
Just ordered one of these this morning and it's shipped already. Can't wait to get it. Configured the way the SKX007 >should< have been. Way to go LIW!
Brilliant business idea. His best seller is discontinued and will eventually be gone. What does he do? Create an improved version. Love it. I have the first iteration he ever did and the latest blue dial with the sapphire bezel. Quality control has come a long way since that first release and only going to get better. Great review
You mean Safire crystal and ceramic Bezel. This idea was a no brainer and many don’t follow through with ideas that are obvious. Always when going into business to put the ones doing the same and the best, to use them as mark to surpass and improve on their weakness. That’s business basic 101. Like if there a park or beach with no restaurants or just a hot dog stand, then open a restaurant or a diner and everyone hungry will need to come to your restaurant. Yeah, Seiko drop the ball on this one and the island is using Seiko movements? That’s kinda like a slap in the face bc since Seiko is a long solid company, they could easily put island out of business and make those improvements and put out a better model of the SKX brand they spent over 20 years marketing and selling a solid product. It must note a bit and like if McDonald spent 70 years making the perfect fast food burger and up let someone new come and take their concept and make it better and take customers away from them. In history ppl. have worked at big companies to learn as much as they could and take their experience and start their own and make better. That takes more being sneaky and hide your intentions while getting paid by those companies while you plot to do better than the company you work for. It happens all the time.
Just found your channel, which is weird because I’ve been looking at watch reviews for a while now and many of your reviews are exactly the watches I’ve searched for. Anyways, you got a new subscriber here
Can't get better for $299? Sorry I have to disagree. You can get these from a number of different makers, for example Steeldive and Heimdallr with a very similar spec for a lot less money. I accept this has a much better bracelet but that doesn't justify over $100 extra.
The one watch, Spinnaker Fluess that I got from Long Island Watch had a manufacturer defect proving they don't check their stock before shipping. Haven't been back since.
Having never owned a SKX because of the non hacking movement, this one would make me add on to my collection. Thanks Aron for the look at Marc’s new offering.👍
That is really nice, and a really good value if you look at what a new SKX is going for. I might get the 12-hour Bezel Version. I also like the cushion case diver he recently released with the blasted finish.
I agree that Mark has a great watch in the Islander line of SKX mods! I’m saving up to get one as we speak! Great review of a wonderful watch!!! If you could include the wrists that these will fit it would be great! My 8 1/2” arthritic wrist can be a problem to get a good fit sometimes.
Thanks for sharing Aron! This ISL-02 is on my list for sure. I'm wondering if you'd appreciate comparing the ISL-18 and this ISL-02. I'd also be curious to see what you think about the Islander line i.e. Pilot, Dress, Everyday and Diver watches. Keep 'em coming! Great videos.
Are ya keeping this one or ya gotta give it back? Love the way the lollipop on the seconds hand lines up with the island watch logo on the face, great review thanks for this 😀
I was really torn. But, i actually use my timing bezel quite often for simple things, while the 24hr bezel always leaves me counting up the hash marks 🤣🤣 But dang they look really awesome!! Cheers Refugio!
I really wanted to like this watch but I think Mark should have used the case with a helium escape valve that would have made it more unique and different hands , it seems just like a souped-up skx
I have to admit this is a tremendous value the only issue??? Brand recognition and history which may not matter to many but is obviously lacking with this company /watch. To us watch geeks brand history is kinda of important.
They.......#Seiko should have done this long ago. Missed it a bit with the #5 series, leaving an opening for a better watch! The Islander has #filledthegap😎👍
Disgusting logo I hate mine, hate they way they treated me and got crapped on by them for sending me a new one with complete manufacturing defects cause my old one broke and stopped working and hate the dial still. Great lume but hate how rude they were so much towards me Especially hate how he's making even posters and trying so hard to OWN the skx it seems like
That’s only because a real Rolex is way better in every way than a replica or homage. This watch is better in every way than the original...at the same price
I know, I forgot to turny the bezel 🤪😤 120 clicky like a Seiko, but everything lines up!!😁🤣
If this is the 02 model, what is the one that they made that’s the same size as the Seiko SLX 013 (38mm)? Would that be the ISL 01?
I bought the white dial (ISL-10) a few weeks back. After spending some time with the watch I can say that all of your comments are spot on. I own many watches, both more and less expensive, and can honestly say this one became an instant favorite. This watch is indeed tremendous value for the price ... My advice to anyone considering purchasing this time piece is do not hesitate ... buy one and see for yourself, it's almost unbelievable. Everything about the experience was great. Not only the fit and finish but the company itself is great. Customer service is top notch. Great video, keep up the good work.
I got this watch this past Black Friday! 2022. Can’t wait to get it. 👍
Very great job covering the Islander! Love the way you were very specific in pointing out all the improvements Marc has made. You did a great job. Very enjoyable video. Thanks!
Im so excited for mine. I got the isl-35.
Just great timing. I was gonna get the new seiko 5’s but I couldn’t be more happier when marc dropped this. This should be a winner in baselworld
Just ordered one of these this morning and it's shipped already. Can't wait to get it. Configured the way the SKX007 >should< have been. Way to go LIW!
Marks channel has been a great resource
I watch Marc's videos for great information!!
Nice video. He does make awesome watches. I'm so glad he started his own company.
He's doing really great things Gayle!! Thanks for tuning in 😁👍
Brilliant business idea. His best seller is discontinued and will eventually be gone. What does he do? Create an improved version. Love it. I have the first iteration he ever did and the latest blue dial with the sapphire bezel. Quality control has come a long way since that first release and only going to get better. Great review
He's a great businessman! I'm really digging this watch. Very pleased with the purchase 😁
You mean Safire crystal and ceramic Bezel. This idea was a no brainer and many don’t follow through with ideas that are obvious. Always when going into business to put the ones doing the same and the best, to use them as mark to surpass and improve on their weakness. That’s business basic 101. Like if there a park or beach with no restaurants or just a hot dog stand, then open a restaurant or a diner and everyone hungry will need to come to your restaurant.
Yeah, Seiko drop the ball on this one and the island is using Seiko movements? That’s kinda like a slap in the face bc since Seiko is a long solid company, they could easily put island out of business and make those improvements and put out a better model of the SKX brand they spent over 20 years marketing and selling a solid product. It must note a bit and like if McDonald spent 70 years making the perfect fast food burger and up let someone new come and take their concept and make it better and take customers away from them. In history ppl. have worked at big companies to learn as much as they could and take their experience and start their own and make better. That takes more being sneaky and hide your intentions while getting paid by those companies while you plot to do better than the company you work for. It happens all the time.
Hey Aron....got my MVD Casio in blue today!!!! Awesome watch thanks for the heads up.
Awesome!! Congratulations Jake 😎👊
Just found your channel, which is weird because I’ve been looking at watch reviews for a while now and many of your reviews are exactly the watches I’ve searched for. Anyways, you got a new subscriber here
Thank you so much!!I really appreciate you subscribing 👍 Cheers Mario😁🤙
Need an Islander Vs Hemdallr review. That would be a very interesting comparison I reckon.
Good idea!!
I dunno, I’m already worried I’ve paid double for my two islanders. I’m gonna be bummed when I know the Heimdallr was the way to go.
An overall better quality piece than the Heimdallr
Can't get better for $299? Sorry I have to disagree. You can get these from a number of different makers, for example Steeldive and Heimdallr with a very similar spec for a lot less money. I accept this has a much better bracelet but that doesn't justify over $100 extra.
@@stan4097 I disagree Heimdallr are excellent.
Just picked this model up on eBay today. I already have the ISL-09 and it’s pretty good. I’m currently “panic buying” watches...😂
I love mine, I wear it everyday.
Very excellent watches!!
Can somebody open the casebacks on these Islanders? And make a review about it of course! Would hate to see plastic spacers inside.
The one watch, Spinnaker Fluess that I got from Long Island Watch had a manufacturer defect proving they don't check their stock before shipping. Haven't been back since.
Having never owned a SKX because of the non hacking movement, this one would make me add on to my collection. Thanks Aron for the look at Marc’s new offering.👍
Marc designed this watch for all the "Chris Walls " out there!! It makes up for everything the SKX is lacking 😎👍
Yes he did 😎
Great alternative to the skx and better 😂 awesome review Aron
😁👍👍
It is a great looking watch. Realy value for the money. I like your reviews. It is always a pleasure.
Thanks for that Udo!!😊🙏👍
That is really nice, and a really good value if you look at what a new SKX is going for. I might get the 12-hour Bezel Version.
I also like the cushion case diver he recently released with the blasted finish.
I'd love to see a review of the new pilots watch. Thanks for the review. 👍
Me too!!
I agree that Mark has a great watch in the Islander line of SKX mods! I’m saving up to get one as we speak! Great review of a wonderful watch!!! If you could include the wrists that these will fit it would be great! My 8 1/2” arthritic wrist can be a problem to get a good fit sometimes.
Thanks Stu!! I'll try to do that in the future 😎👍
Thanks for sharing Aron! This ISL-02 is on my list for sure.
I'm wondering if you'd appreciate comparing the ISL-18 and this ISL-02.
I'd also be curious to see what you think about the Islander line i.e. Pilot, Dress, Everyday and Diver watches.
Keep 'em coming! Great videos.
Are ya keeping this one or ya gotta give it back? Love the way the lollipop on the seconds hand lines up with the island watch logo on the face, great review thanks for this 😀
I purchased this watch from Long Island watch so it is definitely sticking around! Love what Marc is doing. Just keeps getting better 😎👍
Amazing watches. It would be interesting to have Super Jubelle bracelet option. 😎
That lume is awesome. Would be nice if he puts "Islander or something like L.I.W." on dail. But awesome watch.
I don’t know I quite like the logo and lack of print...different strokes for different folks
Great video. Thank you for the sharing :)
Awesome👏🏻Islander Dude!
excellent photography............looking good bro.
😊🙏 Thanks man!
I would like to buy the one that has 12 hr bezel!!
I was really torn. But, i actually use my timing bezel quite often for simple things, while the 24hr bezel always leaves me counting up the hash marks 🤣🤣 But dang they look really awesome!! Cheers Refugio!
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Oh yeah good review man!
Super value on those. Are all the logo's on the Dial Lumed or just certain models ? Yellow one , go yellow ...✔️
They are a excellent watch for the price. The yellow is really nice!!😁👍
nice watch. i bought like 6 watches from him.
Yeah, I'm probably pretty close to that number 😁👍
All reviews about the islanders are POSITIVE. Are there any cons on it?
From what I’ve read in the comments in all the reviews the biggest complaint is the logo which I happen to love 🤷♂️
I really wanted to like this watch but I think Mark should have used the case with a helium escape valve that would have made it more unique and different hands , it seems just like a souped-up skx
Helium escape valves are far too overused and cheeky these days. Gimmicky really. But, to each his own...
The whole point of this watch is to offer what the SKX should have been rather than being it’s own thing
Wow cool....custom watch
Definitely!
I have to admit this is a tremendous value the only issue??? Brand recognition and history which may not matter to many but is obviously lacking with this company /watch. To us watch geeks brand history is kinda of important.
I love seiko but at this point it’s very hard to justify spending 300 bucks to get an original SXK I still have to mod when I could get this instead.
Would buy one if it was branded Seiko,l don’t like the logo on the dial and crown!!
They.......#Seiko should have done this long ago. Missed it a bit with the #5 series, leaving an opening for a better watch! The Islander has #filledthegap😎👍
I agree 100% with logo it’s kinda of blah but the value is really tremendous on this watch for $300!
He even has a 38mm version
Yup!! He listens to what people want 😁👍
Disgusting logo
I hate mine, hate they way they treated me and got crapped on by them for sending me a new one with complete manufacturing defects cause my old one broke and stopped working and hate the dial still. Great lume but hate how rude they were so much towards me
Especially hate how he's making even posters and trying so hard to OWN the skx it seems like
Rolex homages some say 👎 A skx chinese made case homage, those same say 👍....for me this is horological anti-matter, sorry. A 100% copy of a SKX.
That’s only because a real Rolex is way better in every way than a replica or homage. This watch is better in every way than the original...at the same price