I’ve never seen a store owner offer financing for their merchandise, then give a disclaimer urging people not to go into debt for their products as they are not necessities. I agree with you 100% and think it’s awesome that you put that out there……(I guess technically any sort of financing is by definition is debt, but I think your message is clear not to spend money you don’t have on a watch)

Mark, not many store owners would say “don’t go in debt to buy something from me”. I’m utterly impressed. ❤

Love the responsible Mark segment, well done sir.. I don't need to eat this week, but I do need to know the time :)

3:25 including this was pure class mate! 👍🏻👍🏻

Mark is THE man. I've learned so much from you over the years. Your passion for watches is contagious and the way you conduct your business is second to none.

Dear Sir, I have following you for a while, still not a client, but surely will became one very soon! Just wanted to say that you have my deepest respect! You are an example and an inspiration for us all. Respect and all the very best from Portugal

Squale the most underrated brand ever!!! Class act on the finance segment, don't go in debt!

Thank you for including the financial advice Mark. I’ve seen a lot lately the comment “debt is temporary, drip is forever” when referring to expenses watch purchases. Credit card / loan debt is all time highs and it’s really refreshing to see your quick advice.

Screw those brakes, I have a bicycle! I'm getting myself another shiny watch 🤣

Responsible Marc is awesome! 👍

You’re my kind of guy Mark! Keep up the good work.👍🏼👍🏼

That endlink integration is UNREAL. That’s phenomenal.

Disclaimers like yours, Marc, are why you are so loved and TRUSTED! Grateful for you Marc.

MASSIVE kudos to Marc for being kind enough to remind us to not go into debt for a watch. ...And a regular Thank You for allowing us the option of 12 months to pay with 0% financing fees. You're the best Marc!

Love you man. The world needs more yous. Honor and integrity and passion for more than just what they love. Big fan of everything long island watch is about. ❤-100* god bless

A man of integrity.

Relieved to hear that the blasted case option is coming out.

Very cool indeed. And again, probably the most honest guy in the watch game. I do wish the bracelet was brushed… thanks as always.

Best ad and advisory on debt I've seen! Thanks for the review too.

In my opinion, Squale missed the opportunity on coming out with a bracelet that competes with the likes of Christopher Wards, Formex, and other micro brands in the same price range. Quick release and on the fly quick adjust clasp are a must for me if I am spending this much on a watch. Some micro brands are offering these 2 features on watches below $700.

Its things like this that made me follow you when i got into watches, and its why i love the islander brand

Ordered 🎉🎉 Now you’ve got me to buy an Islander Republic, and a JLC Atmos, and this … lets gooooo

In my opinion it is simply beautiful! 👍🤩

Ordered mine today. Can’t wait

OMG that bracelet is beautiful!

You are a genuine gentleman Mark. 👏🏼

Just recently bought a 1545 from you Marc. That blue 1521 will be my next Squale purchase, don’t know when, but it has been in my radar for some time.

Beautiful... So appreciate you and this awesome channel. Hey just got my Islander ISL_07 yesterday (my third Islander, 5th watch purchase from LIW), you just can't beat the high quality and very affordable price of Islander. Showed it to my "watch maker" (who wasn't familiar with your brand, he is now) and he was blown away by the quality and the value for the price. He was very impressed (and this is a guys who's a fourth generation watch maker, who deals mostly in high end watches. ) Thank you!!! Cheers.. Markus

Excited for the blasted bracelet! The 1521 was nearly a perfect watch already.

Great video! Thanks! ❤

I'm one of those guys who hadn't bought a Squale due to them not having an OEM integrated, link bracelet. I guess I don't have an excuse for not getting one now.

Good advice about finance. I have used 0% deals in the past and usually have one on the go at any one time. I have bypassed some serious price rises so it has worked for me. My advice is the same as yours. Make sure the payments are affordable if another problem should arise. I still like that model on the mesh.

Kudos to Marc! I appreciate your statement about not going into debt for a watch. Very responsible and good thing to do. You are aware how addictive this hobby can be. A nice reminder.

Beautiful bracelet. A bit of a bummer it didn't offer a tool-less on the fly micro-adjustment possibility, chamfered edges on the milled "scissor" like on some SEIKOs and screwed links tho, especially for the price and as it's made by a respected brand like Squale. That would've been the cherry on top. Still a great upgrade!

Great video Marc

This has to be the best value for a Sellita SW200 based watch. Totally worth it. Thanks Marc!

OMG am I dreaming Marc lol awesome and thank you for the video 😊👍

Mark, I have the 50 ATMOS Militaire, blasted. I was thinking a bracelet would look cool. When they come out please show us, thanks. Squale Tropic straps (made in Italy) are super nice. Super super nice!

03:25 - This is why I like you/your youtube channel, you're a good dude

Beautiful watches

That is a hummdinger of a bracelet! 😊🐶

I’ll be picking up a blasted bracelet for mine!

Nice video. Happy to see this bracelet option. Is it female end links? Will you or Squale in the mean time be making for other models?

Looks like the Seiko 6139 “Pogue” bracelet. Perfect fitment and style!

Love this brand. I own two. They need to call Christopher Ward or someone to figure out how to create a reasonably priced cast clasp with a micro adjust. That seems to be the weakest link in their chain. It would improve their perceived quality and comfort immensely.

I bought a bracelet for a 1545 I had, direct from Squale. I couldn't use the tightest hole of microadjust, because the divers extension got in the way of it and wouldn't fit within the clasp when that first microadjust hole was used. Pretty poor IMO. Also, with so many microbrands offering on the fly quick adjust, why are brands like Squale still persisting with microadjust holes, especially when you consider the price of the bracelet alone. I really want to like tgis option and buy a bracelet for my 1521. But there's a few factors that remain slightly off putting for me unfortunately.

Some things are worth waiting for. What a great new bracelet for the watch with the best blue in all watchdom. Class act on the finance by the way 👏 Not surprised by your class though 👏

Wow, the links are nice and small to allow more articulation. Love that they went with this style.

Squale make a nice watch.

The brand new scratch magnet! Yay!

I just gotta buy a Squale 1 day… & after Mark’s awesome finance comment I’ll 💯 buy it from him 👍👍👍😊😊😊

I fear for the sanctity of that high polish but the bracelet is quite affordable so I wouldn't worry too much about it. PS I just hope it doesn't take 50 years for a 38mm blue aventurine/ goldstone Brookville. Also appreciate _responsible_ Finance Marc, that guy knows what he's talking about.

You very much have my respect for saying not to go into debt for a watch. You are a stand-up guy.

Is the blue dial on the COSC model the same blue as the non-COSC 1521OCN.SQ20L?

I just can't even get warm with the Squalle brand to be Honest. The same with Hublot brand and even Hamilton are in my No thanks basket.

Great video and a good looking bracelet. Unfortunately it took them so long to come out with it, that this type of clasp is no longer up-to-date.

I had been considering selling my 1521, but i might have to pick up one of these bracelets for mine. The crown will still be a little hard to get to though.

Wish they would have had that available last year before I bought the 1545. I wanted the 1521, but wanted a bracelet. That polish looks great!

I own mine since almost 5 years, I've expected this for a while and now it's almost weird seeing it on an endlinks bracelet 😅 but pretty for sure.

Ethical and wonderful marc

Cool where was the glow dial?!😮 hey you are such a class guy for that insert saying if you can’t afford a watch don’t buy one. Your bad ass rating just went thru the roof!! I’m a long time customer and will remain one!! Keep the designs a coming!!👊🤛🤘🏻🤘🏻

I would have bought the that watch a long time ago if it had a proper bracelet. About time really.

Looks like a nicer version of the Seiko Monster bracelet. I dig it.

Great video Marc! Personally, I think they should have ditched the diver extension for a tool-free micro adjust with side push release buttons. Friction fit clasp is so outdated.

50 years…..still no micro-adjust clasp. Maybe in another 50 years…. 😂

That's a beauty. Now they need to sell the master bracelet. I had to order the blasted steel mesh for my comsubin.

Love the dial color. But I don't spend that much on a single watch. The bracelet costs more than most of my watches.

Dam I wish this was available for the 60 atmos Matic diver.

Really curious how the brushed bracelet would look on the polished case 1521's. Could you do a follow up video on that once they release the brushed version for separate sales? Thanks!

Bull sharks will love the shiny lure on the wrist lol

I have the green ray 1521 most comfortable watch ever !

The sand blasted bracelet will be awesome.

Hey Mark - where do I sign up for a notification when the bead blasted bracelet is released?

I wish this had a standard springbar mount for the clasp on both sides so that the clasp could be changed. I can’t do a bracelet without one of those 6 position ratcheting clasps anymore, and I’m not spending over $500 for two bracelets to make it work for me. But, it is a beautiful bracelet.

Are spare links available for your bracelets you sell for us larger wrist people?

Does it fit the Matic?

I will buy one of your watches (right now my favorite is Calabro GMT) when I can afford it. I have gone into debt before during my watch "accumilation" phase. I don't sell my watches so I just went broke. Now I will save for the Calabbro GMT!

Very nice. A bit pricey, but looks pretty good.

The bracelet I’ve been waiting for! Not a fan of the milanese style. Looks like I’ll be working a little OT 😅

That matches perfectly. Really nit. I sure would like one on mine.. yet it is quite pricey, relatively.

Does these bracelets support large wrist? Mine is 8.5 inches in diameter.

That is a great looking bracelet, I just wish they did a brushed finish on the center links for the fully polished model to break it up a little and help the wear. You’re gonna need to buy Cape Cod cloths by the pallet to keep that looking nice lol.

Now that the non-GMT Sub-39 is discontinued(boo!), it makes sense that Squale would class up the 1521.

Beautiful product! I'm going to have to pass on this one for now, I literally ordered an Islander last night haha! Well done on the finance / responsible side of things, awesome insert!

shiny

I don't know if I can handle that much polish on a watch, but looks great!

A bit too bling for my tastes and will be a smudge and scratch magnet. Some brushed centre links would have been great I think.

Any bracelet without on the fly micro adjust in 2024 might as well not exist.

Did you say at the end that the new bracelet will be 'a scratch magnet for sure'..? i mean if so, it's pretty disappointing. it's a beautiful bracelet as new, but.. what will it look like after a bit normal wear..

I don’t have a Swiss diver, is Squale worth it? My budget is around $1500 US max inc all taxes etc. I’d rather not get a Swatch group watch, have plenty of their other brands. Oris has my eye but then I keep coming back to the Squale…

I will squeek if I pay 1870$ for this watch. It's nice for 150$-200$ tops.

$280 for bracelet? 😳 Strapcode where are you?

i didnt know Mr. Bean sells watches? tee he

Wasn't this bracelet 400 USD?

Just can not bring myself to buy a watch on bracelet without a tool less micro adjust now! If all these sub £500 micros can do it then all brands can!

That shiny bracelet needs to come with some dark sunglasses, to prevent accidental blindness.

Thank you for advising financial responsibility. If it came in a nice green, I would likely be irresponsible.

Disappointed no black bracelets.

EARLY GANG!!!

First!!!