I have 30 year old G-Shock Tough Solar still working on original batteries. Casio makes by far the best solar watches.
@michaelkaliski765111 ай бұрын
Casio have probably the widest range of solar watches. Seiko and Citizen are runners up by comparison.
@gunjja1311 ай бұрын
This should be pinned! How dare someone not mentioning Casio when talking about solar watches.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
thank you.
@axmajpayne11 ай бұрын
I wouldn't trade my OCW-T200 or GW-M5610 for anything.
@JamesReillys11 ай бұрын
And solar isn't even the best part of Casios. Solar and radio controlled seals the deal. Talk about set and forget. My oldest wave ceptor is still going strong on the same cell after 14 years.
@e28forever3011 ай бұрын
@@JamesReillys Indeed, perfect combo. Most of my watches are Solar + Radio controlled. Perfection.
@gypsypunkparty11 ай бұрын
A casio solar combined with multi band 6/wave ceptor is the goat of grab and go quartz.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
I might have one of those :)
@franka976011 ай бұрын
My Casio Multiband 6 Tough Solar G-Shock is a truly perpetual calendar watch. It even adjusts for Savings Time changes.
@bigwilliearmitage11 ай бұрын
The Pro Trek line has the same features with a slightly less Rambo style. Casios are amazing value.
@freeatlast196310 ай бұрын
I've had Casio since early 80s, I've also worn a Rolly, but my favourite all time grab and go is 5610 square.
@Zephyrdaze181911 ай бұрын
Interesting intro to these watches. I’d add Casio into the viable Solar option. Either G-Shock or the Lineage collections offer some remarkable, value-driven watches.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
Noted with thanks!
@bigwilliearmitage11 ай бұрын
I love my solar, radio-controlled Pro Trek. Casio makes amazingly reliable and durable set-and-forget watches that you don't even need to set!
@megasoid11 ай бұрын
My Bertucci A-3PS Solar Field Watch #13800 arrived in short order today. Thanks Marc, this watch is amazing.
@maxmoller11 ай бұрын
You can get a titanium Casio. With saphire, solar and radio controlled, for under $250. 😁 But this one is nice too 👍
@BarnOwl6111 ай бұрын
You took the words right out of my mouth 😅 I have one, Casio Lineage, 165,€. Absolutely fantastic!
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
thanks!
@giusepperocchi297911 ай бұрын
And what about water resistance ?
@maxmoller11 ай бұрын
@@giusepperocchi2979 That's the only bad thing about the Casio. It's only 50m.
@bjdog4211 ай бұрын
I haven't bought a watch in awhile but that titanium has everything I need. 24 hour numbers, screw down crown & solar. You keep coming out with stuff I gotta have.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
thank you
@niksoncutts11 ай бұрын
This is easily your best thumbnail by far, haha. I'm always biased towards Citizen Eco-Drive, it was my very first expensive watch ($250 with a Kohl's coupon!) that my parents got for me in college.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
glad you like it! My daughter took the photo
@graemeblake435811 ай бұрын
No mention of g shock solar surprised me in intro
@henrylee851011 ай бұрын
Maybe because LIW doesn't carry them, this channel after all is a mix of watch reviews and sales
@CoordinatedCarry11 ай бұрын
Yeah that made me sad. Tough Solar is the best solar, I say this as an owner of both Citizen & Seiko solar.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
Don't sell 'em!
@miningbooms11 ай бұрын
It was possibly done to generate more comments.
@michaeleastham38689 ай бұрын
might have solar but apart from being ugly they don't make a classic field watch.
@joeyben273311 ай бұрын
Casio
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
Yes, noted!
@tsarli581911 ай бұрын
I prefer the longer handsets on the polymer version. Lume also seems to be stronger as well.
@talega111 ай бұрын
As many have mentioned CASIO make quality solar watches......even with titanium (and the money on titanium is also the band (light weight and durable)...)
@thisisthomas211 ай бұрын
Citizen eco-drive is good stuff. Love Casio tough solar as well!
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
sure is, thank you
@MrDanielEarle11 ай бұрын
Dang, and here I thought this would be a solar Islander announcement, and you were crowning yourself King
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
save that for a future video
@Wireless_Gadgets11 ай бұрын
There will be a lot of Casio and G-Shock fans chiming in on this video 😅 G-Shocks provide shock resistance, 200m water resistance, some models offer solar, multi-band 6, Bluetooth for accuracy and are light weight too. Citizen is also popular with their eco-drive lines 👍
@megasoid11 ай бұрын
Good segment, but as others have said Casio has been in the solar game for a very long time. There are many other options out there as well. Thanks Marc. Love Bertucci, I have two from you already.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
Good point!
@jjjfffppp11 ай бұрын
Casio has "tough solar"
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
they do!
@vaclav_fejt11 ай бұрын
When I first heard of Bertucci I thought: "It's only missing solar." - et voilá. That titanium piece is the perfect field watch. I'd still get an automatic Boldr Venture, because I'm a sentimental moron, but I do have several purely functional watches (Casio GW-M5610U and F-105W) and I love when I can put them on and do *stuff.*
@TheMasonator77711 ай бұрын
Casio?
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
yeah, they got 'em
@TheMasonator77711 ай бұрын
@@islandwatch I feel seen.
@PrairieDad11 ай бұрын
Casio also has solars.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
Indeed they do
@paulhart202111 ай бұрын
When is an Islander solar watch coming out?? Spill the beans here!! Lol
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
still a work in progress
@paulhart202111 ай бұрын
I have two bertucci's that I bought from Long Island watch! And they're both a part of my regular rotation! Great value for the money!
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
awesome to hear, thank you
@MayDayDevinci18 күн бұрын
I love solar watches. Perfect put on and go watch. Always works. Most accurate.
@senotriusneo635411 ай бұрын
Casio normal/gshock has this covered
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
As elegant as this? Maybe, I guess it's up to the user.
@tcuker681911 ай бұрын
I purchased one of the A-2T Solar Classic Titanium Field Watches with Brown Leather Strap #12803 the day (literally the minute) I got the email from Bertucci. Sorry Marc, I would have bought it from you if I knew you would have the Bertucci solar watches so soon. I have a number of Bertucci quartz watches and even the Bertucci automatic version with a Miyota 9 series movement. Bertucci quality is exceptional, and I agree, their bands are superb. This includes both their nylon and Horween leather bands. If you like field watches, and if you do not have a Bertucci, buy one! I am extremely pleased with all of mine, and the new solar and leather band are at the top of the heap. I do love manual/automatic watches, but solar really pretty much checks all the watch boxes. Reliability, long life, accuracy, low (no?) maintenance!
@scottsj462511 ай бұрын
I have one Citizen Echo Drive dress watch that is about 20 years old and it still runs. Never had it serviced. I have several Casio solars that are a lot less money than these including Gshock solar Bluetooth watches for a lot less. Ranges from 45 dollars to 159.00
@e28forever3011 ай бұрын
Never heard of “Echo Drive”..
@scottsj462511 ай бұрын
I screwed up the spelling it's just eco drive@@e28forever30
@e28forever3011 ай бұрын
The black one on the green NATO is superb.
@yosefortez40096 ай бұрын
Casio is king when it comes to solar. My ten year old watch still working properly with no maintenance done to it. People who buy these expensive watches don't buy them to see the time but to collect or to admire the craftsmanship. Which I do love. But if you want an indestructible watch that will never fail you, only Casio can 😉
@arkaitzplaza154011 ай бұрын
In Amazon Spain you can get a solar Citizen made out of titanium with a sapphire glass for €157 (about $167), but these Bertuccis do look good
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
That's a great deal!
@stefpix11 ай бұрын
Which Citizen? the BN0200?
@e28forever3011 ай бұрын
@@stefpix BN0200 doesn’t have sapphire.
@johanvandersandt890411 ай бұрын
I guess people are starting to see the light? Hahahaha! I'll see myself out! 😂🤣
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
nice one
@larryfromwisconsin997010 ай бұрын
I love my Casio Tough Solar with Multi Band 6. My next watch will probably be a Casio G Shock with the same features.
@diskobean11 ай бұрын
I really like both, especially the Titanium version. BUT, I wish the Ti version had the same hands as the plastic/resin case. The hands are bigger and more legible AND the minute hand touches the tip of the minute markers, so very easy to tell the EXACT time as well 🙏✌️👍😀 As always, great video Mark!!! And I agree, I have a lot of solar watches, but I definitely have the most from my G-Shock collection. Tough Solar is their standard system and I won't buy anymore G-Shock's without it (except for the 2100 lineup). I wish Casio would release a Solar/Bluetooth GMA-S2100 lineup like the did with the GA-B2100 replicating the original GA-2100 CasiOak's 😢
@LS100711 ай бұрын
Great new additions to the Bertucci line. I have two Bertucci’s and love them. Thanks Marc. Have a great day!
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
many thanks!
@BarnOwl6111 ай бұрын
And, the real King of Solar is Casio Oceanus!❤
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
that's a cool watch
@Strideo111 ай бұрын
Casio GWM5610
@richardtwyning11 ай бұрын
Wow, so basically, instead of a garbage SwatchPain, people can buy two ultra reliable solar Bertucci's 👍🏻😃
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
haha, you got it
@ycrecon11 ай бұрын
I’ve gone to only wearing solar Gs. Preferably with Bluetooth. No fiddling around with the crown anymore. Just link up once in a long while and bam! Accurate.
@e28forever3011 ай бұрын
They will link automatically. Just leave Bluetooth on, and the app opened, and voila, no worries.
@m2pozad7 ай бұрын
It's one thing to miss every 60 mark, but to miss every 5 index as well with the second hand?!? OUCH! High accuracy applies to position as well as time.
@Inmate9994 ай бұрын
I just ordered mine from LIW. Can't wait to get it.
@derekpayer-smith879411 ай бұрын
Don't forget Momentum watches. Probably the best deal for solar titanium. I love what Bertucci is doing though!
@sinjinadams286211 ай бұрын
I love solar and I love Titanium! It's a perfect combination.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
Yes, thank you!
@kennethchen404811 ай бұрын
I been scouting for the A-2T with sapphire glass on their website for very long. But no response from their customer service. Glad that Marc are bringing these awesome spec watches. On my way grabbing one.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
sweet, thank you
@edwardwagner95011 ай бұрын
VAER has some great options too. With Sapphire Crystal.
@IkeThermite11 ай бұрын
I’ve got an old Junghans SolarTek that is still running strong, as well as a few Seikos and Eco-drives and a solar Neo70s panda. I’m a fan of solar watches!
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
Cool, thanks for sharing.
@IkeThermite11 ай бұрын
@@islandwatch I actually learned about the Neo70s from one of your videos with the Urban Gentry, so thanks for that!
@TimothyLipinski4 ай бұрын
Great Video ! Was looking at the A-2T watch... But a crystal watch with Solar is GREAT ! Now if you can have Titanium with Tritium along with the Solar for a low price would be great... Think the Solar may use a Capacitor and not a battery... Hope the Capacitor does not leak. tjl
@omegadun6611 ай бұрын
How accurate is the movement?
@you_cant_see_me_300011 ай бұрын
That thumbnail is awesome.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
thanks!
@oftheessencetimeis189211 ай бұрын
Marc, are you able to source solar watch components which have a perpetual calendar, or are those only available inside Seiko (i.e Astron) and Citizen (I.e. Attesa)? If so, I’d love to see you develop a solar line.
@Postmortumaz11 ай бұрын
I bought the Arnie from you Mark. Solar power is cool. Set it and forget it, for a couple years.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
very true, thank you
@timetowatch_francois11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Marc. Bertucci make fantastic watches. Having a solar option on a titanium case … at that price?!? 😮 The ARE doing something right. (I have 4 of them 😁👍🏼)
@seattlegrrlie11 ай бұрын
I bought the Cartier Solarbeat because it was solar. Something about the fact that it's the first time Cartier did solar just mesmerized me
@ahha630411 ай бұрын
I can't stop laughing at your thumbnail
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
:)
@DarthPlaya11 ай бұрын
Gardeners!?! 😂 Do you have one for Chief Cook and Bottle Washers? 🤣
@emptyMan011 ай бұрын
Finally some competition for solar G-Shocks
@thatsawesome20607 ай бұрын
I read somewhere early citizen eco-drive using capacitor it's has less power reserve only for few days up to weeks but crazy long lifespan as long it's well protected from moisture and and extreme temperature so there is citizen eco-drive that already 20+ years but never need capacitor change. but today most of the solar watch using lithium which has up to 10 month power reserve but has shorter lifespan due to limited charge cycle probably up to 8 years.
@johnmiles35811 ай бұрын
I have the Timex Expedition North Field Post Solar 36 mm and its a great watch, I think it has the same 6 month power reserve movement.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
6 months is a great reserve.
@KameronMurphyАй бұрын
Any idea if or when the 40mm a2-t solars will be back in stock? 42mm is too chonky for my taste
@uniquehorn148011 ай бұрын
Dude, that Brookville is pretty sweet.
@chrisv718011 ай бұрын
that thumbnail 😂
@graemecreegan674911 ай бұрын
From the thumbnail I thought Marc was somewhat immodestly announcing Islander solar
@dazzlerjohnwatchman821511 ай бұрын
Marc wow, wow, wow I love the value of these watches, I must have that titanium one. You should do joint branding with these guys. I love the smooth lines and efficient design of the case, face and use of those awesome straps. Solar watches are truely the best grab and go. I weekly sun my watches along the window sill to keep them topped up. You have hit a home run with these watches. Go Bertucci!
@N74924 ай бұрын
Casio G shock #5610. Bang for the buck, the best watch out there. More durable than anything else. More accurate than a Seiko spring drive. Mechanical watches need not apply. Seems that Mark doesn't carry this one, so he ignores it. Did he really think we wouldn't notice?
@rainappleby11 ай бұрын
Cool Thumbnail. King Marc of Longisland
@misavoja386511 ай бұрын
Casio , pro trek best in solar tech !
@LudekVokac10 ай бұрын
I know it probably makes little sense for Bertucci, but I'd love to see the A1 with this solar movement. The lug-to-lug on their 40mm models is too large for my tiny wrist.
@armandr161311 ай бұрын
I forget the rules for adding "Swiss" to dial. Surprised me considering its an Epson movement. No complaints from me either way. Bertucci do make some nice watches.
@e28forever3011 ай бұрын
That says enough about Swiss manufacturing, doesn’t it? And still there are people who believe in Swiss fairytales..
@adk796211 ай бұрын
This was definitely a logical next step for Bertucci. Thanks for the great reviews.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
thanks for watching.
@abbasv3700Ай бұрын
Is there such a thing as a full lume solor quartz watch? That would be my perfect watch. Add titanium case and fixed lugs and the thing becomes indestructible.
@user-np8rj4ce9c11 ай бұрын
Titanium, especially grade 2, is a soft metal and prone to scratches. Does Bertucci, like most other solar brand watches, use a harding coating on the case ?
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
No, but we do not use it on our Sandspoint either. Adding a coating tends to change the luster of the material.
@alisonleighton973911 ай бұрын
Timex has been making Solar watches for years.
@yankeexpress9 ай бұрын
Actually Timex stopped making solars until recently started up solars again. My old solar Timex have died, whereas my 30 year old solar Casio continue to work normally on original batteries. The new solar Timex are nice looking watches. Only time will tell how long they last.
@erikroisland501610 ай бұрын
The Momentum Smokejumper Eclipse is 38mm, solar, titanium, and only $265.
@Spanede11 ай бұрын
What options do i have if i want a solar iso diver chrono with sapphire crystal? Same combo in titanium?
@matthewgates413011 ай бұрын
With all quartz type watches ,I think as long second hand hits those marks right. U good!
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
agreed!
@MichaelAguila10 ай бұрын
Very nice
@hankborchers-hc2yf11 ай бұрын
Can a regular quartz movement be replaced and convert it to solar?
@gammondog11 ай бұрын
You would need to install the photovoltaic cells. Usually,in the form of a dial. So,you are looking at replacing the entire movement with a Solar Dial. Unless you are very fond of the watch case… .😬
@nickkincanon458211 ай бұрын
Nobody beats the Wiz!
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
Yeah, I sorta look like that.
@hugejohnson501111 ай бұрын
Maybe Crazy Eddie could have.
@nickkincanon458211 ай бұрын
@@hugejohnson5011 Ha!
@svenbruder997711 ай бұрын
Seiko Solaris perpetual watch is awesome…once you figure out the alarm function lol
@mrcarlo196611 ай бұрын
Mark any possible Islander solar’s in the future?.. I have a few Citizen and Seiko Solar watches.. I love them.
@seanhickling734011 ай бұрын
The first three I think of are; Citizen, G Shock and Timex. Seiko doesn't even enter the equation for me.
@Strideo111 ай бұрын
Casio
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
noted!
@talanjohn11 ай бұрын
Marc, is the fiber reinforced case a smaller dial than the titanium? It appears that way but maybe that’s the case creating an optical illusion.
@JS-ev4xc11 ай бұрын
Solar Quartz is indeed the best movt. Abt 20-25 yrs of maintenance-free operation for Casio. Even a Cartier Solar Beat is listed as 15 yrs of operation.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
for sure!
@user-ue5tm4dd2i11 ай бұрын
My G Shock Casio Oak Solar Bluetooth is a chick magnet, what are you waiting for, mine was 130 USD.
@huntnyc11 ай бұрын
Will these charge by indoor lighting as well as sunlight? Thanks for the video.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
Yes, absolutely. The benefit of outdoor light is it has more energy density (flux)
@erichooper985811 ай бұрын
Hey Mark, just wanted to give you a heads up. You have a typo on the front page of your website. "Stating" instead of Starting for the Bertucci watches.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
got it, thanks.
@davidwells724411 ай бұрын
Marc, how do these compare to Lumtec solar?
@rogerreynolds729211 ай бұрын
Vaer makes a lovely solar, the D4.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
They sure do, I do like that watch.
@Suhailagha9 ай бұрын
I'd love a solar F91W with 100m water resistance. 😄
@javierpatricioromero856411 ай бұрын
Orient has several impressive sundials, such as the Neo Tokyo
@plmn9311 ай бұрын
I loved my Ecodrive until I thought the battery died after about ten years...turns out it was the movement itself that died. Wasn't worth replacing. I guess that could happen with any movement, but it didn't live up to the hype at the time.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
that is quite true; there are duds in every mix.
@ricardodiasiz11 ай бұрын
Que buena propuesta, materiales, colores ❤ y solar.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
Gracias!
@Tbone5111 ай бұрын
I'm looking for "my" ideal watch: titanium, 40mm x about 11mm, tritium and lume, saphire & AR, with date complication.
@thekitchenchikensАй бұрын
The solar expedition north seems a better deal
@PabloTBrave11 ай бұрын
Missed casio thats a big one
@jeanlefranc381711 ай бұрын
This titanium baby is all the watch most of us will ever need. Too bad the brand name sounds like fake Chinese goods trying to pass as manufactured in Milano.
@Andrew.W7511 ай бұрын
What make of Solar Quartz movement do these have in them?
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
Epson
@chris701511 ай бұрын
Nice. It looks like the second hand is hitting the marks. Did the polymer model have a cyclops on the date?
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
yup
@vintageav11 ай бұрын
Do these use a battery or capacitor to hold the charge? Thank you.
@michaelkaliski765111 ай бұрын
Solar watches use a very special type of rechargeable battery. They are sometimes described as capacitors because of the way that they work, but they are most definitely batteries which use exotic materials to allow thousands of full charge discharge cycles without deteriorating. Typically such batteries will last between 10 and 20 years subject to daily use and abuse. With a bit more care a lifetime of well over 20 years can be expected.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
rechargeable battery
@kevinh534911 ай бұрын
The only quartz I consider is mecha-quartz. With their quality, price, and designs I wish Casio, Bulova, and Citizen would dive into the mechanical world more deeply.
@josephkelly190911 ай бұрын
will you consider making the Brookville in a larger case and dial? I like the abalone and linen I just can’t do a 38
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
We have the Upper Brookville which is 42mm
@josephkelly190911 ай бұрын
@@islandwatch I’ll check that out!
@loudanniger974511 ай бұрын
I was just curious can you remove a quartz movement and replace it with a solar movement.
@islandwatch11 ай бұрын
only if their interface in the case the same. . . likely. . . NO
@gregalonzo74711 ай бұрын
@@islandwatch, Thank you
@meccakrang11 ай бұрын
Like the topic of solar watches - agree with your opening comments - but most certainly do not like this brand. To each his own, I guess 😉