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American Watchmaker making American Watches

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@laurencehogg6010 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. I wish there was a channel showcasing the equivalent for 'made in GB' (the nearest is Geckota I guess). I think its really important - I imported to GB a Bertucci watch largely because it had a made in USA movement. Anyhow, how tough is it to achieve 'made in USA' for a watch? Does a manufacturer have to source the case, crown, strap etc in the USA? Thanks - and happy Hanukkah; all the best for 2024.

@helloworldstein 8 ай бұрын

Pretty much everything has to be made here. Its not a situation where companies like Sinn or Laco can have their dials made in Hong Kong, movement bought from the Siwss or Japanese, and case components outsourced to other german or asian manufacturers and call it "made in Germany". For a watch to be considered "Made in USA", the FTC (Federal Trade Commissions) definition of "made in USA" is all or virtually all components must be made here. You can probably get away with leather strap from abroad from example but the case, the movement and most likely the crystal would have to be made here. Within the movement, small components like rubies might be able to be imported but its pretty stringent otherwise. France is another example of a country where the "made in" label is basically useless. Yema basically doesn't make anything in France at all, even their "In house" movements yet they can label all of it as "made in France". Companies like Shinola have gotten in trouble for even alluding to being "Made in USA while just assembling them here from kits and even Fine Timepiece Solutions mentioned by Marc in the video are reluctant to label their movements as "Made in USA" as they get some components from overseas despite finishing, assembling and adjusting them here.

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

@helloworldstein thanks for the great explanation.

@laurencehogg6010 8 ай бұрын

@@helloworldstein Thank you for taking the time to provide such a detailed explanation; much appreciated. Happy holidays to you and yours.

@Murtagh653 7 ай бұрын

@@helloworldstein even "Swiss Made" is not safe from those loopholes, i wonder how much of a luxury watch like Rolex or Longines is actually "Swiss Made" and how much is outsourced to countries with cheap labour.

@adk7962 8 ай бұрын

I’m about as proud of an American as you can get, and I definitely will pay more for “American Made,” but there is a limit of course. Very big of you to feature their watch. It’s a beautiful watch (way out of my price range of course). BTW, I love your new commercial. “Watches are jewelry for men!” Ha! Love an honest businessman!

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

thanks!

@mrmody249 8 ай бұрын

I met Eugene at a watch festival in Hagerstown, MD. Nice guy.

@spg5658 8 ай бұрын

I was there , too

@kevindavis7530 8 ай бұрын

I have meet him a few times.

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

Super nice guy!

@shcmoly 8 ай бұрын

Nice to see American made products!

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

Agreed.

@SpaceG95 8 ай бұрын

It's wonderful to see this blossoming resurgence of watch making here in the US. It was even more exciting to learn of the several watch manufacturers here in Maryland alone. Everything from relatively affordable to luxury quality German finishing less than two hours away from me.

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

It is pretty cool that there's a decent cadre of folks aiming towards the same goal

@SpaceG95 8 ай бұрын

@@islandwatch thank you and your team for putting a spotlight on what is available here in the US. Finding information on Swiss/European or Asian brands is everywhere. Similar to the channel Swiss Watch Gang, there should be a representative here as well for the unknown independent.

@8upJoker 7 ай бұрын

The white mother of pearl is a GORGEOUS time peice 💯♥️

@ricradoineds 8 ай бұрын

The box is exceptional! The case in rhodium plated looks interesting, very nice for a dress watch. The dome gives a nice fluidity to the case and the buckle sounds really cool! Happy holidays!

@isaacm3861 8 ай бұрын

Hi Marc from Seattle, I just wanted to say I purchased a few Islander watches and they are awesome!

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@kevindavis7530 8 ай бұрын

I own an Earl, love it. I have the black mother of pearl.

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

Oh wow, that's awesome!

@megasoid 8 ай бұрын

Excellent, thanks Marc. I'm region agnostic when it comes to watch manufacture, however a quality piece made domestically will have my attention.

@humanfirst11 8 ай бұрын

You should be region agnostic to everything. Only thing you should think about is your money's worth going to a quality product and not some overpriced piece of s**t.

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

Good point.

@StarkestryP 8 ай бұрын

That's a beautiful piece, Marc! Thanks for sharing!

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

thanks!

@nukadog1969 8 ай бұрын

I'm completely rejiggering my collection to be as local as I can. I've already got a Vero Open Water Broadway LE, and I'm from Portland, so can't be much more local. Stohlman is now on my radar for when I get to there. My next acquisition is the Dufrane Waterloo Rose Gold and Hammered Copper. Ideally, I'd get watches that were designed, manufactured, assembled, etc. in the US, but for now, that's more dream than reality, but there's definitely a Weiss in my future as well.

@craigkovach8475 8 ай бұрын

Cool watch, Marc, thanks for addressing this interesting topic. I love Swiss watches but let's bring more watch making back to the good ole USA, too. (And thanks for the above the bone wrist shot too, you have an admiringly inclusive nature!)

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

haha, thanks!

@user-vv1qm5dj9c 8 ай бұрын

It’s great to see a resurgence of the watch building craftsmanship in the US. It’s less to do about made in the USA and more about expanding the industry to accommodate new ideas and designs. The FTC has put these watchmakers at a disadvantage market-wise.

@sinjinadams2862 8 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this watch! I'm not really a dress watch kind of person but this watch is beautiful. I just wish I had been aware of it sooner. At this point of the year in the holiday season, money has already been spent and allocated on other things. I hope he will still be making a similar watch in the future when I do have the money available and am ready to buy one.

@cdeaker 8 ай бұрын

Maybe some of these assembled in USA companies could try & source key components from the USA and then have part of their website that explains the province of key parts. There are a number of German watch companies who although they don’t have German or “in house” movements, they make the case, dial etc (eg Dekla watches). There is a USA Audio company called Schiit Audio who assemble their products in the USA & use as much American made components as much as possible - they can’t say “Made in USA” due to DACs, microprocessors etc from Japan/China, but on their site it says where the chassis, boards are from in the USA

@Grendal62 8 ай бұрын

fact the movement is made to replace the 2824, and is American made(if not manufactured in USA) is astonishing. price is amazing for that!

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

thanks!

@jingleX2_but_esta_contigo 8 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 🎁

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

Same to you!

@steven3379 8 ай бұрын

I'd buy that. In these times my motto is "enjoy the time you have, while you can!" Merry Christmas! Marc +family.

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Steven!

@bruceleroy8063 8 ай бұрын

Made in Maryland for 2k? Dig it! I was expecting RGM prices. I'll be watching this maker.

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

And nice play on words!

@michaelj8793 8 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to You and Yours my friend Be well and of course Wheels Up 👍

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

thanks!

@troublemakingpups5787 8 ай бұрын

This is everything a watch should be. 😊🐕🐶

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, Brande. Knew you'd like this one.

@trooper427ss 7 ай бұрын

I have the same exact timepiece. I love mine. I thought it was too thick. On wrist; its the last thing I notice. The cystal is why its soo thick.

@Messier31NGC224 8 ай бұрын

Always love to see support for American made products, keep up the good work Marc! Is that a new camera rig? That focus difference between foreground/background looks very professional!

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

Haha, thanks. Just a different setup, same gear!

@commandZee 8 ай бұрын

Happy Holidays!

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

Same to you

@trwilliams22 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. This is pretty dang nice.

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

and thanks for watching.

@williammoss9065 8 ай бұрын

VERY COOL

@201950201950 8 ай бұрын

Omg it's beautiful

@NaNByZero 8 ай бұрын

This is a beautiful watch. But . . . the date wheel gives me headaches. Why not doing the background in dial color and foreground color in white? That would make this watch a stunner! 🕐⚙️🍸

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

thanks for the feedback.

@2manysigns 8 ай бұрын

Looks nice ! Lucky acquisition .

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

Cool watch, thank you.

@TomSnyder--theJaz 8 ай бұрын

Very handsome watch, Eugene. Well done. Cheers

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@luist.1919 8 ай бұрын

Good looking watch! And nice Long Island Watch hoodie. Will there by more LI Watch apparel coming out? I already got the shirts.

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

Might be other merch in the coming future.

@BAF605 8 ай бұрын

That's a nice watch Well done to manufacturers everywhere who are trying to revitalise watch manufacturing in countries where it has died out. It won't be easy to compete with the Far East but it's great that people are trying.

@rafaelalbarracin9278 8 ай бұрын

Bonito diseño hermoso reloj, felicitaciones. Vivo en Argentina y los últimos gobiernos nos han empobrecido, para mí es imposible adquirirlo, saludos

@christianaviles2199 8 ай бұрын

Great looking very vintage inspired watch. I do appreciate brands that do US assembly and would love to see a new "Made in the USA" watch one day. Would love to see more US made movements. I think the US needs a resurgence in our manufacturing and not just in the world of watches. Although I also kinda find the FTC definition for "Made" maybe a bit over the top and feel like there are probably several watches that should already qualify for that title. Obviously the Swiss and Japanese aren't as strict. In my head something like this should qualify.

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

agreed with your assessment

@TianyuanLiu1998 8 ай бұрын

Hi Marc, wanted to ask a question about mechanical watches and time-setting. Is it true that setting the time counter-clockwise will damage the watch movement? Thanks!

@ryanthorne5432 8 ай бұрын

I try to support my fellow Americans wherever it’s practical.

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@daveyoder9231 8 ай бұрын

Very nice watch! Nice review. Misread the title, though, I thought it said, "Watchmaker makes MATCHES" about how a watchmaker brought couples together!! My mistake. Still a nice watch!

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

LOL

@johnsrabe 8 ай бұрын

Oh, Marc. What a difficult question. Not difficult ethically. I know that safe working conditions and fair wages are, well, safe and fair. And worse, I know that I should prioritize them. But do I? Not at all. I’m like hundreds of millions of other Americans who buy cheap, relatively well-made Chinese (and other country) goods - including watches - all the time. So, theoretically, I’d love to buy this watch, whose price includes fair wages and safe working conditions. But, unless I get a big dose of ethical motivation, I’m not going to. And the only answer I have is that I am selfish. That’s not a good look. You asked. BTW I love the Brueget numerals. Always classy.

@antman674 8 ай бұрын

That is a beautiful watch! Edit: whats with the rainbow indices on every colorway though?

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

I think you're seeing reflections.

@antman674 8 ай бұрын

@@islandwatch😂

@drregmonster4371 8 ай бұрын

Are the indices the same color? Pictures of the watch on their website seems to show different colors with red in the last 15 seconds.

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

same; be wary of light reflections

@spg5658 8 ай бұрын

I own many American made watches from several states !

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

That's so cool!

@mikefleissner4415 8 ай бұрын

Support local.❤

@xgford94 8 ай бұрын

8:26 oh no Made is USA is something I want and I’m Australian… I actually want to collect MADE in USA and UK I have made in Japan and Switzerland

@Zotrax1946 8 ай бұрын

I like it, minus the day window..

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

Noted.

@LS1007 8 ай бұрын

It has a lot of nice features but for the price I’d prefer an authentic movement not a clone. I don’t get the “O” on the crown and the name of the watch doesn’t appeal to me. Thanks Marc. Happy Holidays to you and everyone at Island Watch!

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

thanks for checking it out

@spg5658 8 ай бұрын

I own two watches from Hager ! Very nice pieces.

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

Cool

@StrageSrebreniy 8 ай бұрын

👍

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

@drewbrown9678 7 ай бұрын

Did you get recently get some new camera gear? Somethings different about today's video.

@billkrause6880 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Marc. I like your unselfish promotion of made in USA. Not that I'm a nationalist. More importantly, I support real entrepreneurs.

@brianmccord7387 8 ай бұрын

I’m less concerned with all American manufacturing as I am with, let’s say fair trade watch manufacturing. Fair wages, safe conditions, etc.

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

That's a valid point.

@Tendomcgoobin 8 ай бұрын

It's nicely made but doesn't do anything for me. Happy holidays Marc

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

no worries, thanks for 'watch'-ing!

@kennybacchus1488 7 ай бұрын

American. Watchmaker. American. Watches

@chu88y1 8 ай бұрын

Nice. Swiss watches cost twice as much.

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

Well, I would say "on par", but some brands do deliver Swiss for decently less. This is more about building USA capability.

@jeanlefranc3817 8 ай бұрын

Would look better without the day window. And Breguet wasn’t an American watchmaker. Why choose Breguet numerals ?

@petergplus6667 8 ай бұрын

Is anyone really wearing these buckles? These things are about a centimeter thick and lift your arm a mile up when working at a desk. These things don't make sense nowadays imho. Besides that solid watch it seems.

@rickjason215 8 ай бұрын

Did you say 50 watches? The average guy won’t get one. Waste of time.

@islandwatch 8 ай бұрын

I said 50 of each color, there are a few colors. The average guy won't own nearly any watch I sell. The average guy wears an Apple Watch. Or a Casio. Or a Fossil. Average guys do not watch my channel, because they aren't average.

@ScoobieDoobie197474 8 ай бұрын

You’re an oxygen thief