At first I thought the 12 hours bezel was a weird choice but the ability to turn the watch into a 12 hour Chrono is actually a very smart way to expand on the capabilities of this movement. Very good looking watch at a more than fair price! Kudos to the team!
@TheGrenadier974 ай бұрын
Very useful without adding further complications to the movement. More than once i missed the ability to track two things at once.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@v1nnyq4 ай бұрын
yeah, glad i watched this video and that it was explained.
@dpost126817 күн бұрын
i love the retro design of the Islander, brings you back tot the 40's-50's with the first chronos, beautiful contrast colouring on the dial. the watch screems out: "take me on a date" .
@vktravellog12424 ай бұрын
Marc keeps hitting homeruns! Love the movement which I can stare at all day! Looks like another winner!
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
thanks so much!
@jacks37354 ай бұрын
A small critique of this and many Islanders: readability. I often think hands could be larger and have more contrast with the dial (is the reason I had to let go of my beloved Seafoam for example).
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
thank you
@timurtruman4 ай бұрын
Agreed. White hands on white dial might be problematic.
@JM-gy6zb4 ай бұрын
I don't think you want larger hands on a chrono. Too much obstruction of the sub dials.
@TimRobertsen4 ай бұрын
Oooh!! This is very tempting! I love the chrono-use of the bezel! I've never thought, or heard, about using a 12hour bezel in such a way! Smart stuff!!
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
thanks so much!
@stephensparkman30724 ай бұрын
Well done! This has to be my favorite of all your watches. I have two Seagull chronographs and can attest to the movements durability for the price. The movements are inexpensive and can be found online for just under $100 to $200 range…I mention this because mechanical chronographs (especially Swiss movements) are expensive to repair. These can just be replaced when damaged. Bravo!👏👏
@johnsrabe4 ай бұрын
1. Blue on blue is best. (IMO) 2. So cool Islander is now tied into the 80 (?) year history of this fantastic movement.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
thanks!!!!
@Ubertechgirl664 ай бұрын
Wow! They look awesome!👏
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
thanks!
@LS10074 ай бұрын
Great looking! I like the blue but I think the white is my favorite. Well done Marc. Have a great day! 🙏🏼
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Thank you, kindly.
@jcshannon73884 ай бұрын
As usual, Mark and the Islander Watches team have hit it over the fence, and this field is no short porch. I will be purchasing this one for sure! Love it!
@suleymanthetufekci4 ай бұрын
Hey Marc. Long time follower here. At first glance on instagram i was disappointed to see you wasted an opportunity to make an only-30-minute chrono but now i am amazed by the fact (and the thought) that you went with a rotating bezel to make the watch basically a 12-hour chrono, and fixed my pet peeve 😅 If i could sell my Swiss Military diver, this piece might be my entry into Islander watches. Hats off sir 👏👏👏
@RyanBofMKE4 ай бұрын
Wow, I think this was a huge move for Islander. Congrats on this beautiful piece!!
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
thank you
@sisyphus88704 ай бұрын
Gold dial watch is gorgeous.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Yeah, it came out good!
@Tesserae4 ай бұрын
I’m not a fan of gold dials; I find the look too ostentatious, so I was very surprised at how tasteful it looked. I would go so far as to say it’s my favourite.
@danielleavitt54114 ай бұрын
Hi Marc, nice to see you getting into chronographs! Two things I would really like to see in the future: 1. Use the Seiko NE88. This movement does not get enough love. It is roughly the same price as a 7750, but has a lot more features. They are built to last too. 2. A pilot watch with the dial and hands lumed in such a way that you can use the chrono at night. Right now the only watch I am aware that does this is the Harhart ES 417 flyback reverse panda. It is the main reason I got the watch. I think there was a Hemel that used full lume, but I never got to try it. Even IWC and Laco can't seem to figure this out.
@jonwill4 ай бұрын
Great looking pieces.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
appreciated.
@Citrin524 ай бұрын
These are gorgeous Mark! If you ever decide to make a matte black subdials on matte black dial with white hands, I’d be all over it!!!
@jefferyneu39154 ай бұрын
Using the bezel for the hour with the chronograph is awesome. This is a homerun Marc! Well done!
@davedominguez6463 ай бұрын
Bought a 236 the blue on blue from Mark in SF. Pictures don't do it justice in person! Similar foot print to my Tudor. Very nice. Great meeting you!
@anirbanacharya788011 күн бұрын
I really enjoy watching your informed videos and I am a returning customer of several islander watches. Since you are expanding and your mechanical watches are going to be up for servicing I was wondering if you could do a video to inform your viewers about how you service watches from your own brand when they need servicing. After all we enjoy these mechanical wonders because they can and should outlive the wearer. Thanks for your time and consideration.
@commandZee4 ай бұрын
Another solid design! You guys made the gold work this time!
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Totally agree.
@pedrorusk48114 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work!
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
will do!
@leonidaslantz5249Ай бұрын
I have the ISL-237 and it is awesome!
@latinballa884 ай бұрын
I always forget how beautiful this movement is. Speaking of beautiful. This piece is lovely. You can definitely see the inspiration behind each whilst also maintaining their originality. Well done sir 🫡
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@shamanprime4 ай бұрын
The white is a winner! Blue second favorite for me. Great work!
@MaikAdamietz4 ай бұрын
Hi Marc, last week i ordered the Islander Mitchel Automatic Field Watch with DLC Case and White Dial #ISL-189 and received it yesterday. I am more than pleased with it, it fits like a glove and am loving it to bits. I'm sure i order more watches from you. Love and respect from a fan living in Belgium. Keep up the great work!
@user-cw9qk3hk3y4 ай бұрын
This is the first mechanical chronograph that I have decided to buy for my collection!
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
thank you!
@taeisundercover2 ай бұрын
These look lovely - i really like the white dial with blue accents! Would you consider making one with blue bezel and a white dial!🙏🏻
@Laz_Arus4 ай бұрын
Hi Marc ... I noticed you chose to use the non-swan-neck regulator adjuster variant of this movement. Any particular reason?
@henrylee85104 ай бұрын
More expensive and probably most will not adjust themselves.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
The Swans neck is mostly decorative to be honest, a fact I was surprised to learn!
@rozinant12374 ай бұрын
@@islandwatch Decorative? the screws allow for precise adjustment. I am surprised as an Engineer, you wouldn't endorse this?
@sinjinadams28624 ай бұрын
I own watches with both variants and although the movement with the swan neck regulater is a little nicer looking, the reality is I am never going to use it to regulate the watch so it is really pointless.
@darrenfry46954 ай бұрын
@@rozinant1237I think he knows what he's talking about lol 😂 the guy lives and breaths watches and has more watch knowledge you could only wish for.
@themotleycow4 ай бұрын
I've been eyeing the Lorier Gemini for many months and have been holding out for their reported May "lottery" for the last batch of the current model. I've also been looking for a watch with a racing inspired dial. This release today was so serendipitous. I bought one right away when I got the text message announcing the release. Scratches both of my itches. Super cool.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
awesome, hope you enjoy
@spud13x134 ай бұрын
Cracking watches, Marc; another great addition to the line. I wish I had more arms! With this one I would be tempted to wear the caseback on the outside...
@riflemusket4 ай бұрын
Those are some gorgeously chonky pieces. I want one! 😎
@Matt_S1044 ай бұрын
Very nice! Can't decide if I prefer the black or the white... Very competitive price for a mechanical chrono and good decision I think to go with a 12 hour bezel for extra functionality. The movement looks great through the exhibition caseback - don't understand why some brands that use this movement don't show it off with a exhibition caseback - guess maybe it allows them to shave a little off the height/thickness of the watch?
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Yes, just a bit is all it saves, but it's so nice to admire
@Zotrax19464 ай бұрын
Gorgeous!!
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
thank you
@johnnyj.8174 ай бұрын
this is awesome! can’t wait for you to make a watch w/ slide rule bezel! my citizen skyhawk is too big, and i often can barely read my seiko flightmaster. yes i do use the slide rule.
@LymanPhillips4 ай бұрын
Love the black with the red hands on the subdials. Love the rallye strap. I'm not sure I trust the movement, but i trust Islander to stand behind the movement. This one is a little slab sided for me, but otherwise this is a sweetie. Oh yeah. And using the 12 hour bezel like that is very clever. Nice watch!
@TheGrenadier974 ай бұрын
Tasteful as usual & absolutely like the bezel. I've always advocated for this kind of "multi-purpose" bi-directional. The use of the famous Seagull movement is also interesting.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@AnyoxB.D.4 ай бұрын
Looks awesome! I remember a video from a few years where Marc disparaged the ST19 for not being reliable. Seems like the tables have turn when there was an opportunity to make a few bucks using a cheap “unreliable” Chinese chronograph. Great choice.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Yes, you are correct. For these models, we get the best movements we could get, and checked them numerous times. So I am confident they will live up to what people expect from the brand.
@sinjinadams28624 ай бұрын
I own 6 watches with this movement and if handled gently will give you years of use. This movement looks beautiful but it is not very robust. As such, it should not be used as a daily wearer and you do not want to be constantly winding it and using the chronograph function. But if you wear it occasionally and treat it gently, it should last you for years. Mine have.
@RSVTuono4 ай бұрын
Very cool, they all look *great*, congrats!
@hugejohnson50114 ай бұрын
I dig the racing tie-in for the name. Great choice.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Glad you like it!
@andrewhannam.4 ай бұрын
Very nice addition to the Islander line up. Also learned that the "swan neck" ST19 isn't on all new movements, so both are available new.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Correct.
@kaledev4 ай бұрын
I own one of your field watches and love the quality. I've always considered a 1963 but I'm not in love with the looks - would definitely consider something from you guys with this movement instead. More in line with my style.
@e_d_v_a_u_s4 ай бұрын
Love the white dial version, and the ST1901 is a solid movement that's also beautiful to look at that I'd love to own. I imagine these will sell, that's a reasonable price too and from a solid vendor with excellent customer service. 👍
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words.
@markbyrum47434 ай бұрын
Beautiful! I really like that gold dial! Excellent!
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
it came out great! Just the right tinge of gold
@FT4Freedom3 ай бұрын
I remember when Marc said he wouldn't use SEAGULL. Now, he has advanced his thinking. 🎉
@FT4Freedom3 ай бұрын
Good job, Marc. You make me proud. 🇺🇸
@Spaealien4 ай бұрын
We need this one on jubilee option also! I think it may help boost them, but excellent watches! Love em :)
@FT4Freedom3 ай бұрын
I'm a golden fan. 🎉
@shergill43014 ай бұрын
Looks nice Marc.....good work.....good to see Ur growth over the years
@afghanyeti4 ай бұрын
Going to get one😊. Going to wear my abalone next week, have a matching Damascus combat folder to go with it, and a 2"megadalon tie tack with a gold octopus on it. Long Beach aquarium chamber night😊 Marc the watch was a big hit too. Thanks for the help with the band and my 9" wrist..........gorilla 🦍
@914Rocky4 ай бұрын
Man, you consistently make really nice watches.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
thank you
@Livitt3514 ай бұрын
I like the Pogue look
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you
@dpost126817 күн бұрын
for sure the gold, you have to get used 2 it, but looking at it for 30 seconds i think its beautiful. is has so much character... yes the gold is my nr 1, 2nd the white dial.
@sinjinadams28624 ай бұрын
Very nice looking watches and I really like the leather straps. I own 6 watches with this movement and so far have had no problems with them. I only wear them occasionally in rotation with my other watches so I think that helps. If you want an affordable mechanical chronograph this really is your only option.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@ilato884 ай бұрын
No addressing of previous comments on Seagull movement?
@rawz054 ай бұрын
I was expecting something too.
@timurtruman4 ай бұрын
Which are?
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
For these models, we get the best movements we could get, and checked them numerous times. So I am confident they will live up to what people expect from the brand.
@sinjinadams28624 ай бұрын
I own 6 watches with this movement. My recommendation is to not wear a watch with this movement as a daily wearer. Wear it occasionally in rotation with your other watches and wind it very gently when worn. People that do this seem to have years of trouble free use. People that wear them everyday and constantly wind them usually break the movement in a short time.
@dmoneydmoney60504 ай бұрын
@@sinjinadams2862that extremely concerning
@scottgordon67404 ай бұрын
Marc, you are killing me and my wallet! I have a soft spot for mechanical chronographs and especially ones with a 12 hour bezel. Very hard to find. I am now patiently awaiting my black-dial version.
@GEMSofGOD_com4 ай бұрын
Top of the game amazing stuff bro. Grrat designs you choose Marc
@michaelduke60264 ай бұрын
Awesome watches, and best customer service in the business!
@alanmckinnon67914 ай бұрын
Great release Marc, I wish you all the best with it. Seagull movement makes sense - price of course - and if I were to pick one it would be the Panda
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
thanks
@rudybortolini4 ай бұрын
Great stuff Marc always impressed by the rhythm of the releases. Superb value for money for sure, with improved identity would be even better. Hands down AWSOME work anyhow.🎉
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Valvey7894 ай бұрын
I'm glad you didn't opt for the swan's neck regulator version of this movement. It's supposed to make it easier to regulate but in fact makes it virtually impossible because you have to take the movement out of the case and use an unbelievably tiny screwdriver.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
I've got my reasons. Mostly, I've heard there isn't a benefit
@williammcnamara4824 ай бұрын
These are awesome. Just to confirm, the chronograph doesn't stop after 30mins. You can use the bezel to turn it into a 12 hour chronograph. That is brilliant. I'm very interested.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
correct, just keeps going
@waffle9114 ай бұрын
I think the blue dial maybe could have used red subdial hands for better legibility against the silver; the powder blue doesn't offer much contrast on a light background.
@kaiwilliams1414 ай бұрын
Not a request but more a curiosity, will we ever see an all gold plated watch (like whatever method Tissot issues for the gold prx) and bracelet?
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
The Roslyn has an all rose-gold plated watch
@gregtolley34554 ай бұрын
Nice, how about a big eye or type 20 chrono? I think the sub dials are just a bit small for the 40, look same size as OG 38mm.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
sky is the limit from here.
@MattSeesGray4 ай бұрын
Love this offering, Marc! This is probably one of my favorite watches you’ve ever released. I haven’t watched the whole vid yet, but would you consider making a not-jubilee bracelet for this one?
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Right now, this is the only bracelet. Not planning on others yet.
@steven33794 ай бұрын
Very nice Indeed, white and black are my favorite ones... When you said "hammer is cocked" I instantly thought about a pistol video I watched just before your video! 😂
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Similar, right?
@WMIYC4 ай бұрын
I’m really thrilled for the brand to be using this ST1901 movement. I have one in my collection and it’s great. I’ve got it to within a second or two a day. As a hobbyist watchmaker, I’ve been looking for ST1901 movements to repair, but I have not seen many - if any. That’s a good indicator. I’d by curious to see an Islander design without a bezel and a 38 or 39mm case with a more compact lug tot lug distance…a dress chrono?
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, and you never know what is coming :)
@fossilimprint2954Ай бұрын
Impressive
@worthwhilewatches4 ай бұрын
These look nice! I like the functionality of the bezel.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
thanks so much
@adk79624 ай бұрын
I got the text so I knew the video was coming. 😀. Those are excellent. White is always my favorite with a Chrono, but that golden bezel with the Pepsi inner track might beat it out. I’ve always been wary of this Seagull movement, but with Islander backing it, it might be the way to go. Thanks!
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
I appreciate that. Give it a shot!
@jerryjensen64304 ай бұрын
Just got another watch with the st19. It’s been very accurate. I just can’t find how many turns to wind fully. It’s a bit difficult with the 2 pushers in the way. BTW I have the swan neck and never realized how tiny the screw is to regulate it.
@davidrosenblum21784 ай бұрын
Would love to see that Pogue color scheme on an auto or even a 7T92 meca-quartz. And maybe 41 or 42mm? It looks great here (as do the others), but although that ST is nice to look at I just can’t bring myself to go with a non-hacking movement. Good luck with it Marc!
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
That would be cool!
@QualityTimeWatches4 ай бұрын
Hey Marc...LOVE this piece❤️and just like my girl that thing is beautiful from the back⌚️✌️
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
LOL
@QualityTimeWatches4 ай бұрын
@@islandwatch Thanks for everything you do🙏🫡I will buy an Islander one day!!!
@Strideo14 ай бұрын
These look great! Any chance Islander will do a more vintage/military style chronograph? Maybe something more along the lines of the Longines Avigation Big Eye chronograph or the Hamilton Intra-Matic?
@chronocommander0074 ай бұрын
The white dial Panda looks especially good on the leather strap.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
thank you, it sure does.
@hawkeye4544 ай бұрын
Ive been reluctant to try seagul movements but if Marc trusts them enough to put one on his watch, ill have to try one out. Cheers!
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
good way to put it, thanks!
@whiskyguzzler9824 ай бұрын
ISL-235 is my favorite too!
@blairdalgleish82474 ай бұрын
Blue is my favourite
@Jason-hv4eu4 ай бұрын
Marc, Good looking set of watches! My vote is split between the Blue and the Pouge.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
thank you, kindly
@Cysubtor_8vb4 ай бұрын
Nice! Been wanting to add another mechanical chronograph as I only have a Russian Strela currently. Have pondered their later Seagull version, but figured I'd go with another brand if it wasn't going to be the original movement.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
thanks for checking it out.
@bigsmooshflopdong334 ай бұрын
Kind of gives off some Lorier vibes.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
I'll take it.
@bigsmooshflopdong334 ай бұрын
@islandwatch 100% meant as a compliment. The Lorier chronos are gorgeous, yours definitely have a more modern touch to them of course.
@noblexavierrossom4 ай бұрын
That blue is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
very fire!
@joeskeptical47624 ай бұрын
*On chronographs, I've always found twin sub-dials better looking than triples.* *_(Looking at you Zenith & Daytona, but only for a glance until gaze reverts back to this one.)_* ⌚
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
It's nice and balanced.
@Mongo031034 ай бұрын
Ordered a white dial. Your timing couldn't be better as I've been looking to add a white dial for a while.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
perfect, thank you
@stevehenrytagami47094 ай бұрын
I was hoping you could use the Seiko mechanical chronograph like Pitzman but improve the anesthetics. I have the Sea hyphon Gull 62 and many mecca quartz chronos but looking for a different chrono that is cheaper than Swiss
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve
@914Rocky4 ай бұрын
Looks like the Sea Gull movement. Nice.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
It is!
@rusilver014 ай бұрын
Very nice!
@davidespatola3 ай бұрын
Hi and thank you for the review! May I ask you what is the bracelet width from the top to the clasp?
@marlonnelson68514 ай бұрын
The gold variant in the video doesn't look like the pictures on your web site. What's up with that?
@christopherpellerito58834 ай бұрын
Every time Studio Underd0g releases a new batch of their ST19-based chronos, I kick around the idea of getting one and then forget about it. This seems like a great alternative to the SU and is cheaper to boot (when you can actually get one, theirs are $600ish depending on the dollar-UK pound exchange rate.) I can't be the only viewer who would like to know more about the ST19 and why the non-swan neck version was spec'd for these. I know that Marc has criticized the reliability of some of these movements, but perhaps his remarks just applied to the version with the swan neck regulator? Can we get some clarification on that?
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
For these models, we get the best movements we could get, and checked them numerous times. So I am confident they will live up to what people expect from the brand.
@chickenporkadob04 ай бұрын
oh the overrated studio underdog. few days ago KZfaq algorithm showed me a video of marc explaining this movement ( i think it's an old video) especially the swan neck.
@williamrizzo12854 ай бұрын
Well done Marc!👏maybe an automatic version in the future 🙏
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
That would be something.
@lilchaparro91264 ай бұрын
Very clean. I like the white dial. The price is really good for a micro-brand. I think that loses me, is the Islander logo. I do hope he decides to update his logo. Other than that great watch. Side note, I’d like to see the Chinese micro rotor movement. The one that Boderry is using.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
thanks for commenting.
@biomez4 ай бұрын
Really wish it was just a tad smaller, but honestly a solid competitor to the Lorier Gemini for me.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@Roddy19654 ай бұрын
Very nice designs.
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@Tempusfuget4 ай бұрын
Ok I got my girl to say yes. I’m getting closer 😂
@wonderman654 ай бұрын
Amazing deal
@watchound.bernardo97384 ай бұрын
Congratulations. Ordering one for sure. What is the tapper on the bracelet? 20mm to 16mm?
@ryanthomas93064 ай бұрын
Those are sick
@islandwatch4 ай бұрын
Good sick, I hope!
@WatchAddictionReviews4 ай бұрын
Nice stuff 🎉
@thetattedpharmacist32154 ай бұрын
Just a question, certainly not meant as a criticism, but why no one the fly micro adjustment on the bracelets? I own one of your bracelets for my King Samurai and it’s a bloody good bracelet but would be even better with on the fly adjust. Are they super cost-prohibitive? Great designs as I mentioned on your instagram post!