Back in Black (Watches, that is!)

Today I have 5 watches for you all dressed up in their finest black outfits. Dress, sport, dive and pilot are all represented. Come take a look!
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The watches featured in this video:
Squale: www.longislandwatch.com/Squal...
Aristo: www.longislandwatch.com/Arist...
Citizen: www.longislandwatch.com/Citiz...
Orient: www.longislandwatch.com/Orien...
Damasko: longislandwatch.com/shop/?sea...
Thank you for watching.

[@bogrot69]

Of all the watches I've purchased from Long Island, the 1521 is still my favorite!

[@islandwatch]

Awesome!!!!

[@craig2100]

Love the selections. The damasco (sp) is gorgeous. The Squale is also very nice. Great selections.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks Craig.

[@govind90]

Mark, Love your channel !! thanks you for the inspiration on the Squale matic on white silicon strap. I tried it out on my blue matic and it looks great :-)

[@islandwatch]

Haha, thanks!

[@socrispy7114]

I love the orient dive watches, I have never had one that performed badly and It just does its job so well.

[@islandwatch]

They sure do. A solid brand.

[@edteach3r]

Oh my goodness, the Damasko and Squale take my breath away. Thanks for these ‘snap reviews’, Marc.

[@islandwatch]

Haha, thank you.

[@stitgibekili]

That Damasko though..... if you’re feeling charitable 😂🤣🤣

[@islandwatch]

Very charitable. If you send me $1500 I'll send it to you for free.

[@neilpiper9889]

F91w Casio and my black torch to make up for the poor light on the 91w. The perfect edc combination for a total of $15. I do have a black Seagull Ocean Star which I love to wear with its great wrist presence.

[@mikcsa]

My pick for a black on black watch is the Casio DW5600BB. The Citizen looks stunning too.

[@excelerater]

Damasko is really kick ass. And of course I own one :) I agree with everything you say

[@islandwatch]

Nice grab!!!

[@lanceuppercut7436]

Love that Damascus Marc. Smacks of quality👌🏻

[@islandwatch]

It sure does.

[@weerobot]

Add that Squale to my collection any day...

[@islandwatch]

Great looking watch.

[@MikeOBrien1945]

Well...you got me with the Stiletto...just ordered one from you.

[@islandwatch]

Thank you

[@duke6j]

An outstanding selection!

[@Juan0003]

I got myself the Phoibos Reef Master in DLC. Just love it!

[@islandwatch]

Cool!

[@VersedNJ]

That maybe my next Phoibos.

[@JeeGee114]

Because of his Dutch wife Angus Young lives in my Provincie of Gelderland. In Aalten. Pretty cool. In my hometown Eddy van Halen was born and Adrian Vandenberg from Whitesnake lives nearby also. Gonna wear my Citizen Pro master tough "Ray Mears" 2018 and put on Back in Black on vinyl. Have a nice weekend and rock on!

[@allthestroke88]

Love that Squale. Love that Damasko.

[@islandwatch]

Yeah, sort of unfair putting them up against the lower end guys.

[@enriquenavarro7261]

Long Island Watch responde mi pregunta en mi comentario!!!!!! 😡

[@DS..69]

@@enriquenavarro7261 No. Lol

[@jmand63]

Great video as usual!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@voithRetarded]

Love that ST19 movement wall pic at background

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@charlieallen9565]

A Navy Blue leather strap would look stellar on your Squale. It’d accent the light blue and is a complimentary color to that orange seconds hand. Great video!!

[@islandwatch]

I'll try it!

[@HH60gPaveHawk]

Anyone that has carried a Beretta service pistol knows that claiming to have the same coating manufacturer as what they use is no selling point. My personal Beretta and my duty pistol are both the least durable coatings of any firearm I own xD

[@magickawaiiminuts8948]

Beretta produce armi perfette non credo proprio che un arma possa togliersi il nero placcato così facilmente certo poi se l arma la sbatti al muro per terra o la lanci come oggetto e un altro discorso

[@papagotbigtoes3344]

Bought an sne441 on your recommendation a year ago. Not a single scratch on the pvd since. No swirling either unless under magnifying glass. Seiko ion plating is clearly not just an afterthought from them. Keep it up man!

[@islandwatch]

Thank you! And glad the watch is working out.

[@Winston_Smith_84]

I met Brian Johnson of AC/DC about 5 years ago at a bar. Had a great conversation. Very nice and down-to-earth guy.

[@islandwatch]

LOL, maybe he needs a black watch.

[@AltonJRuffRev]

Thanks for your honest video. That Mako looks really good, but that Damasco is outstanding.

[@islandwatch]

Sure is.

[@nickwestin8444]

for the ray raven, I picked up a nato black strap with a red stripe down the middle. Absolute knock out.

[@islandwatch]

Coolness!

[@d3xmeister]

It does look good. I have a PVD watch, it’s the Seiko SNZG17 and once you take it off its bracelet, I think it is the best looking field watch ever made. In fact, I sold my Hamilton Khaki long time ago when I got it and to this day am super pleased to my decision to replace the Hamilton with this one as my go-to field watch

[@islandwatch]

I wanted to do a video without a Seiko, that's why you don't see the SNZG17 :)

[@simoncrawford350]

Love the Squale and that Damasko!, can I ask what is the difference in the coating between the 2? (you’d think it’d be hard to beat a coating done by beretta🤔)

[@islandwatch]

The Damasko coating is more like a DLCL; it actually is harder than the substrate. The Squale one instead is built for wear resistance; without the same increased surface hardness.

[@simoncrawford350]

Long Island Watch, Cool and thanks! Looking on your site I couldn’t find a black Damasko diver. Do they do one, or do I have to look at Sinn if I wanted the same hardness in black in a diver? Cheers 🍻

[@acftmxman]

Marc, all great choices. The Squale and the Damasko definitely catch the eye. The only other one I would add is one you don’t currently have in stock. That is Collins’ The Bronson. The 40mm case sits well and the aged lume and A-Uhr dial works well. The leather strap that feels like a great old baseball glove and with the color matched hardware finish one great looking watch.

[@islandwatch]

Very familiar with it, thank you.

[@MrRaditz182]

My personal favorite if the ion monster

[@islandwatch]

Oh man remember that one!

[@enriquenavarro7261]

If I make my deposit in Mexican pesos, do you withdraw them in dollars? and so can I make my purchase?

[@daletaylorjr.4786]

I just picked up a Seiko SRPB55 Samurai for $200 second hand (never worn). The post pics were not that great and I didn’t even realize the case was black until I saw it in person. Lol. It’s nice to finally have a black cased watch in the mix.

[@islandwatch]

Nice! And a good bargain too.

[@thomash4578]

Like the picture on the wall

[@islandwatch]

Thank you

[@galipvictorsanliturk4865]

Hey do you know of any place that can do a cerkote mod to seiko skx?

[@islandwatch]

Sorry, I do not.

[@jimbobbeer6642]

Sat here in the blazing sunshine sporting the 50 Atmos PVD and started wondering… Do these black watches get particularly hot in the sun? Can they get hot enough to be damaged internally?

[@forevr2wheels]

How easily do they scratch? Love them but I’m hard on my watches.

[@islandwatch]

The Squale and Damasko not at all.

[@faizalf119]

I'm actually saving for the original ray raven (with two dials) the new ray raven is good but single dial made it looks like other diver in the competition

[@islandwatch]

If you can find one?

[@faizalf119]

@@islandwatch found some used, there's even brand new but they jacked the price up. Watch sales is pretty slow here so I can wait until I have enough money

[@VersedNJ]

Just took my Orient black Ray, set the time, day, date and going to wear it tomorrow when I go to work (ER Nurse) I have it on a black and grey NATO, but you mentioned a silicon band, really thinking I might look into it, will match my Samsung S10 + in a silicon case. I bought the watch from you, love it, great value. Haven't worn it in sometime. Usually wear my Marathon to work. Gonna change up. Last week or the week before wore my Phoibos quartz to work, one of my patients said something about it and he liked it. Told him were to get it (you) and the cost. Would consider wearing my plain 9 year old Stowa Fleiger but the constant washing of hands can put a toll on the leather strap.

[@islandwatch]

Nice watches, and thanks for the referral!

[@krvav1]

And lets not forget the best value for money, long island 13, the mat black turtle🐢😂

[@akmalneedssleep]

Marc, you should totally sell Seiko SKX's in PVD black. I figured since you customize the bezels and crustals, it wouldnt be that much of a stretch to get the equipment to PVD the cases.

[@islandwatch]

Shhhhhhhh

[@Lee_K_5555]

Why does the tumbler dial watch have indices?

[@islandwatch]

Prototype case; just taking what was available for the proto build.

[@scottsj4625]

Hi Marc. Nice video. I actually like black watches, I have a couple myself. I don't know why Squale gets trashed so much. I think they have some good watches for the money. I also like a couple of Steinhart's that get bashed too. I have no idea. ETA movements are Eta movements. Selita seems to be in many entry-level swiss watches. I really like your channel and so many micro brands I never have seen before. It is refreshing.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks Scott. The Squale issue is due to alot of misinformation online; I'd say if it was my company I'd be going after libel and slander cases like crazy.

[@riseuplight]

oh my God that Damasko

[@islandwatch]

;)

[@itsallrobbish]

That exact model of Damasko is my grail watch, but I gotta say, the Squale looked the best on your wrist, Marc. Another great video.

[@islandwatch]

Thank you.

[@joshuaballew5489]

Didn't have a black marathon to show off? Those give me the fizz.

[@islandwatch]

I do, but I've done them recently.

[@surfitli]

Black watches can be really nice. I like the Squale. On that, are you ever planning on selling the 101 Atmos?

[@islandwatch]

I'm not sure; they never did well in the USA.

[@surfitli]

Long Island Watch Thanks

[@KakashiHatake-ou7mp]

Back in black! Hope you won't get another Cease and Desist notice for that one :D

[@MrDoggerDog]

LOL!

[@islandwatch]

I'm not talking about a song, so no worries there.

[@MrDoggerDog]

@@islandwatch And Strapcode wasn't talking about Rolex! LOL

[@markplayford5836]

Some people won’t get it but the Damasko knocks it out of the park for me. Then again they are my favourite brand so I’m biased somewhat. By the way a polished fine mesh would suit your Squale, or with that be too BLING?

[@islandwatch]

I have a polished mesh on my other Squale, have thought about it, but wanted something different.

[@markplayford5836]

Ah I see. How about Stingray, just to be different?

[@kikijammer]

Speaking of the Ray Raven, when are you going to make a video about the new Orient dive watch? The Kamasu

[@islandwatch]

Patience!

[@kikijammer]

@@islandwatch Sorry Mark. I can't wait

[@focusrssteve]

I'm sorry but I've never liked a black watch, but if your into them, the squale is the one!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@iveritnet]

What are those watch checks, please? The tumbler watch and that blue diver ?!

[@HeadRusch1]

The diver is a Squale-Matic (by Squale), which he sells. The tumbler watch is a prototype he discusses in a previous video, I believe he's had it a few weeks and it's something that will eventually be in production.

[@chudez]

@@HeadRusch1 can you link that video please? i seemed to have missed it

[@islandwatch]

The BaselWorld 2019 Wrapup video.

[@chudez]

@@islandwatch cool!

[@PepeDeezNutz]

Oh great

[@nukelaloosh4795]

r.i.p. malcom

[@JohnClarkW]

I knew you carried black watches, but why when you can get them in blue? Just kidding, always nice to see the "Matic". Damasko just makes amazing watches, maybe someday. That Citizen reminded me of my old Seiko quartz that is 5mm thick, I think it was from about 1988 or so ( it is the only two hander in my collection ).

[@VersedNJ]

Have a Citizen Navihawk it's black on black with a mesh bracelet which I need to get resized. Slightly cluttered and a pain in the ass to set but love it nevertheless. Need to give it some wrist time. I do wear the Blue Angel more often and like the leather band. Never really feel comfortable with bracelets, but the mesh feels better. I know many here and other forums go nuts when you mention quartz, but in some cases quartz is the better option, like the two I mentioned and my Seiko Navitimer. For those watches, at least to me quartz is the better option. Unless you want to spend thousands on a Breitling or similar.

[@islandwatch]

Haha, thank you. I actually have seen blue plated cases as prototypes :)

[@shino8854]

Once you go black, you never go back. WAKANDA FOREVER!!

[@islandwatch]

:)

[@trubadyr99]

PVD? Well, how about DLC or better yet ceramic?

[@robertnorth1681]

Surprised you didn’t do Marathon. Fist black watch that comes to mind.

[@islandwatch]

Done that one in the past, so wanted to switch it up.

[@gypo_gault]

I would have put Marathon in there

[@charliedoyle118]

AC⚡️DC approves this video.

[@islandwatch]

: - )

[@lenpowell6647]

First watch the best looker? Black resin or pvd looks cool and youthfull? Nothing flash but sits under the radar. PS Is your title a ref. to Amey Whinehouse or AC/DC,s first album without Bon Scott? Anyroad all black pieces back to the subject good by alot of guys methinks? Cheers as usual GG.

[@islandwatch]

Just my own play on words. :)

[@Markainman]

No Marathon Gsar Black??

[@islandwatch]

Done it already :)

[@nandutzu]

What watch is that at 0:30 ?

[@islandwatch]

Just wait. . .

[@nandutzu]

@@islandwatch Haha :) Ok, thanks!

[@jeremysmith9696]

Ohhhhhhhhh that Orient Ray is Killer! that's not just a PVD. That's like a nice gunmetal gray. Do they have that in a larger size?

[@islandwatch]

They never did the XL in PVD.

[@VersedNJ]

Wearing the Ray right now.

[@zzygyy]

Black watches remind me of the first digital watches from the 70s good old Casio. Black watches simple fun cool stuff

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@jeremysmith9696]

Maybe do a video of 45mm + sized watches, for us big wristers! :-) Keep up the good work Marc, you're freaking awesome!

[@zzygyy]

Invicta this way ===> jk

[@jeremysmith9696]

nice! I do prefer larger watches as I have an 8.5" wrist. LOL@@zzygyy

[@islandwatch]

I try to cover it all!

[@i635503]

😎😎😎😎😎

[@willskittles5544]

Erikas mn strap for the squalematic.

[@islandwatch]

I will need to look at that.

[@Mark-P]

Marc In Black

[@islandwatch]

Theranos style.

[@mihamoto]

Disagreeing with you. Yes, the Damasko is the more expensive, but the difference of quality and design over the Squale compensate for the price difference. It simply look fantastic. By the way, will you title the next video "Hell's bells"? :) Cheers!

[@islandwatch]

No problem on that!

[@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793]

and the lume shots? :(

[@islandwatch]

Brevity overtook completeness.

[@Javi_C]

:)

[@Ninja_S1000RR-R]

Once you go PVD, you never go back

[@zzygyy]

Stealth fighter look

[@islandwatch]

I'd go back, but I don't have one so I guess I can't say.

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

Having a thin watch became popular in the early 1980's... He who had the thinnest watch won then.

[@islandwatch]

Some just nearly as thick as the battery.

[@pederlindstrom3132]

Those were some beautiful watches I think. Question to other veiwers,, anyone else having truoble when klicking the thumbs up? I had to klick it Four times during the video. Count was 61 so I klicked and it was 62, about two minutes later it was back to 61 again.

[@islandwatch]

Make sure you get those likes in!

[@pederlindstrom3132]

@@islandwatch 😀👍

[@markmcdonnell]

How the hell does that 2nd watch cost 400!? I clearly don't have an understanding or appreciation for the mechanical movement they're providing

[@islandwatch]

Too high or too low?

[@Yoshikaable]

It's similar in price to almost any other Swiss auto. Maybe you're used to Seiko and miyota price?

[@markmcdonnell]

Too high. Maybe when compared to Seikos and the features they provide I can't see the value of that 2nd watch and how it aligns against other watches 🤷‍♂️ I appreciate that some luxury watches that 'look' simple, no real complications, have complex mechanical workings + appointments (materials used) and maybe that's the case here.

[@cyan0xide]

i dont know marc, these watches aren't doing it for me.

[@islandwatch]

That's OK! Can't win them all.

[@1n1t]

It looks like he has a mask on

[@PepeDeezNutz]

He’s ahead of his time

[@jfrschnell]

Ferrari Red silicon bracelet for the Squalle... I know it will pop 😁

[@islandwatch]

Red? Really? Hmmmmmm

[@TheMrZOMBIE13]

First

[@islandwatch]

nope.

[@TheMrZOMBIE13]

Long Island Watch so close...

[@magickawaiiminuts8948]

Pvd e una placcatura durevole ma va fatta attenzione