My travel watch is a Casio G Shock GW-M5610 Tough Solar Multiband. Has everything I need and bullet proof.
@commandZee6 ай бұрын
This is very dependent on location, but generally a G-Shock for active stuff and a diver on a bracelet to pull double duty for both sporty casual and potentially "nicer" outings.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
good call, thanks.
@alanmentzer87566 ай бұрын
My first gen Black Monster has been my adventure watch for decades.
@30kHunter766 ай бұрын
My go to travel watch is a Casio G-Shock square solar. It has no bluetooth functionality which I prefer. I have multiple timezone capability, alarms, stop watch, water resistant etc. It's meant to be banged around and keep going even though I try to not be rough on it. Then depending on what your plans are bring another watch of your choosing for whatever those needs are. I was at a theme park last year, I was split up from my party on a ride and was solo and another dad that was in a similar situation was seated next to me and he had his Rolex Kermit (I think from a glance). To each their own and I fully understand someone wearing a really nice watch wherever they go if they choose to make memories with, but I prefer a more rugged and less expensive watch in an environment where accidents are more prevelant or people aren't paying attention to what they're doing. That's my two cents. Thanks Marc.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
thanks so much.
@chriscon84636 ай бұрын
I love taking my 5610U on vacation with me!
@shanestanding38666 ай бұрын
My Seiko Arnie has been a trusted travel companion through 8 countries. It's seen sun, oceans, high heat, humidity and still ticking. Also not flashy so doesn't attract negative attention
@mellow-jello6 ай бұрын
Casio Royale during the flight, world time reference, and urban travel. Casio Duro on a strap for more formal settings, and a Casio G-Shock Tough Solar as a backup watch.
@GregTalmageBand6 ай бұрын
My last beach trip, I took my Casio Blue Marlin Duro with a bevy of nylon straps and it was great. I've also replaced the crystal with sapphire to keep it from getting scratched up / dulled in the sand. I also bring a tan leather strap with it in case I want to dress it up a little bit.
@gilean61796 ай бұрын
I have tried the Casioak on 44 C hot springs in the Philippines & also in the -17 C of Hokkaido Japan. Not a single hiccup. thank you for this video.
@Justme04955 ай бұрын
Been travelling last year with my GW5000 U and Sinn U50. Two very different watches, yet both extremly durable. Thats why I chose them. I couldn't decide which was actually better, but for changing time zones on a flight, reading time in the night, going through airport securities, I always wore my Casio. It was very conveniend. But as soon as I was hitting the beach or felt like wearing something "nicer" I grabbed the Sinn. I guess these two will stay my companions for the next travels ahead 😊
@BAF6056 ай бұрын
I sometimes go on a long distance walking trip, sleeping in my one man tent overnight. I'm quite good at weather signs but my G-shock with barometric function is invaluable for giving early signs that I need to find shelter. G-shocks in general have so much functionality that is useful while on holiday.
@MrGeirSteinar6 ай бұрын
Love the yellow CasiOak 👍 It’s been with me on every vacation to sun and surf and sand since I bought it…. And so has at least one - mostly two - automatics, as well. Maybe a Baltic Aquascaphe, a Northpoint or the trusty old handwound Speedy
@luist.19196 ай бұрын
Great review & comparison of the two watches! I tend to travel with less expensive watches. $30 timex and $15 Casios. More for safety in case watches get lost or stolen. Casio W800h also has dual time so it’s been great to travel with.
@thebitterfig99036 ай бұрын
Last time I was flying, I really liked having my Casio Duro on my wrist. The bezel made it really easy to mark boarding times, so I had an idea of how much time I had to rush through the airport. I suppose a diver with Arabics rather than just geometric indices would be even handier, for nicer legibility.
@Matt222226 ай бұрын
i bring 2 watches on vacation. casio gshock or casio F108 for daytime and Islander Batman for nighttime.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
good choices, esp the Islander!
@williamsipe11516 ай бұрын
My AE1200 is my go-to travel watch. Looks good enough to wear for most occasions, packed with features, and so cheap I dont care if something happens to it.
@TheTimLara6 ай бұрын
Not that I travel much these days with a toddler, but G-Shock is definitely my go-to travel watch. Also good to stand up to a toddler i guess, lol.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
I hear ya, that will change!
@OneBravo16 ай бұрын
I can't get over the fact that you used 'sunk' as the past tense of 'sync'.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
LOL, whoops
@exfilmedia82536 ай бұрын
Neither, bring an Islander "Northport" instead!
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
good idea
@garynico98726 ай бұрын
How much he paid you big dog
@nextorman6 ай бұрын
I also opted for this Casioak (the blue one) as my travel watch with an Aliexpress metal case and bracelet to be able to use it in evening events.
@sinesaii19 күн бұрын
Astron baby!!! Although Casio Oceanus rocks. Those watches are really special.
@knottheory792206 ай бұрын
If it's a long trip I usually bring my AE1200. Functionality and legibility are great, if someone steals it or I break/lose it I won't cry.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
true!
@Anirossa6 ай бұрын
For me, everytime I leave my country traveling, that is about twice a year and ussualy between a few weeks to a couple months, I wear my seiko sne573 38mm solardiver with the awesome long island watches o-style bracelet. Black matte dial, "photon powered", seiko-submariner hybrid design, weight just right for me, slim, extremely accurate, GADA and the softened click beezle and tells me the time night and day.
@off-roadingcars6 ай бұрын
Great video. I like using my heavy chunky divers on vacation.
@mountainhobo6 ай бұрын
If Casio offered khaki, like they do on another model I own, I would be all over it, but that eye-burning yellow is too much for me.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
noted, thanks.
@johnsrabe6 ай бұрын
For any travel across time zones, the Casio World Timer is cheaper than either (no worries if stolen), easier to see different time zones, and lighter even than the GShock. And then wear one of Marc’s watches when you’re going out so the Parisian waiters don’t judge you.
@tinentdan6 ай бұрын
I have that same gshock, and use it for work. Changed the yellow band and cover for a black one with yellow words to make it more subdued. Great for going through the metal detector. Never had to take it off. Other good options would be a titanium diver or gmt. For example a citizen eco drive for quartz or an RZE titanium diver or gmt. On a rubber strap it would be lighter. On a budget, the casio AE 1200 has the world timer, and the silver one would be a bit more dressy. You can always upgrade it with an aftermarket steel case with sapphire crystal, and if you want, the bracelet, but that would make it less comfortable, less budget friendly and make it bleep on the airport metal detector.
@thisispw6 ай бұрын
Great advice Marc. G shock def for beach stuff. ISL18 to wear for dinner.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
Perfect duo
@lulul6 ай бұрын
the monster looks great on that orange strap.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
sure does
20 күн бұрын
Digital watches are fantastic for travel with the only real downside being how much of a pain in the ass they are to change the time. It always takes me a minute or two to remember how to change the time and which buttons to press. I started traveling with an analog watch nowadays because of how quick and simple it is to set the time.
@davect016 ай бұрын
My Grey Casioak is my go to airport watch. Light, easy and as you mebtioned does not have to be removed at Security check points
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
great watch!
@kenpoultonjr6 ай бұрын
My G-Shock GW5610 w solar is my go to travel watch for day, and either my Rolex Datejust 41 or Seiko 62 MAS Save the Ocean Edition is for night. Something else to consider is theft. If you are wearing something "too nice" in an area outside the US, a G-Shock lets me walk freely in most places - thanks Marc!
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
thanks for watching.
@markhannum10056 ай бұрын
Great video. I like traveling with my Bertucci that I gor from you folks. Plastic, light, not too flashy, and very accurate. Mark - Springfield.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
Good idea on the Bert!
@Dialandhands6 ай бұрын
I’d bring one of my Seikos. Specifically, my skx009. I have so many straps and bracelets for it so I can dress it up and down without having to bring another watch. Especially if it’s a tropical vacation where I’m not being very formal environment but still I think with a nice bracelet you could at least get away with wearing an SKX or an Islander SKX with a suit or business/business casual attire.
@ub19616 ай бұрын
I use my casios for timing to brew my coffee 😊 I always carry 2 watches. I have 4 casios. 2 of them I put leather straps on. So they double up for dual functions. I also carry another propah watch. Either a Kuoe or a Hamilton if the need arises to be a bit formal 😊
@PDM19676 ай бұрын
My “airplane watch” is my Patek World Time (stainless on a blue strap). It also works going out for dinner and even formal events. For the beach its usually a Blancpain fifty fathoms.
@Chris-de2qc6 ай бұрын
Casio G shock is mine too since it can also show two time zones.
@TheSchoolCircle03116 ай бұрын
I always wear Seiko. Daily wear. I’m wearing an skx007j1 on an engineer 2 strap.
@j1clarke6 ай бұрын
Both, I took my all my Seiko Samurai and a G Shock Tough Solar Atomic Rescue on my trip to the Philippines. I ended up giving the G Shock to my father-in-law, as he thought it was a perfect watch, as it keeps perfect time and never needs a battery.
@chriscon84636 ай бұрын
I usually bring my Seiko SARB035 on vacations. I can wear it all day & then go out with it on at night, too. I also bring my G-Shock 5610 with me!
@onedirection35106 ай бұрын
G shock Square probably 5600 or similar or some lower end Cassio in the $17 range (W-218 H).The latter you can bring two or three where you’re going no big deal if you lose them or you might even gift them if you bump into someone you like.
@Boblw566 ай бұрын
My go to travel watch is Marathon steel Navigator because of toughness, luminosity and bi directional bezel
@unkownUtopia275 ай бұрын
My flying watch is my citizen blue angels. My yellow gshock is my beach watch. For evenings i have an orient star world timer (steel, blue dial) thats my go to. I also have an (no groans please) Invicta diver that I'm turning into my 7 aeas watch - carribean, Atlantic, pacific, and arctic so far. Now I need excuses for the med and Indian. Well see what goes on the bucket list after that
@douchebagout6 ай бұрын
Casio w218h for all day activities and if a nicer event comes up, my ISL 70 with full lume dial with Islander 20mm bracelet and several NATOs.
@jefferyneu39156 ай бұрын
When I was traveling, it was mostly dive trips. I generally traveled with 2 or 3 dive watches. Now, an Apple Watch and a sport auto would be my travelers.
@shj20006 ай бұрын
Probably three watches for a vacation. First, a dressy three hand on a leather strap (black dial and strap - works for me!) for dinner and a show. Second, something sportier on a bracelet for the casino. And finally, something for exploration and shopping while strolling unfamiliar streets. A Casio or field watch fits this last role perfectly.
@robh.24006 ай бұрын
I've been using my Casio World Time with metal bracelet as my dedicated air travel watch. Once at the destination, it depends on the situation, but usually a GMT of some sort, or a G-Shock square for more rugged activities.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
cool, thanks.
@jaysterling266 ай бұрын
I take 2 . 1 diver &/or 1 or 2 analog. I like to have automatic & solar- Casio Oceanus, Casio Edifice or an economic ani - digi solar ( pre Casioak ) & a citizen promaster or the Ray Mears ( durable; not that cheap but it's fugly & people won't notice). I haven't spent ( yet) more than US $600 on a watch ( a CW63 36 in a sale). Taking a watch of high value ( money or emotional) on holiday or to a large city in summer is a - 'no- go' for me. Even bright nato straps- go & be grey/gray.
@otte6 ай бұрын
I had the 2100 with Bluetooth and solar with me. Easy timezone changing. Press of a button. Next trip it will be the B001. Casio for me. At home Seiko.
@NexDim.5 ай бұрын
Oak & Oscar Olmsted- tough enough for hikes, swimming, etc but can wear out at dinner. And nobody knows what it is. Love my collection but I can’t bring more than one watch on a trip.
@elgatto31336 ай бұрын
My Vostok radio room and my bronze color Casio Royale always come with me.
@flemmingsorensen54706 ай бұрын
My vacations involves a minimum of physical activity - so I bring a Nomos Tangente 😁☺️👍
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
good idea
@pierrelauwers87196 ай бұрын
My G-Shock "Casioak" GA 2100 is my dedicate travel watch. As it is black, it is less offensive than your yellow one for dinner:)
@alliejr6 ай бұрын
Islander Sands Point (in BLUE of course)!!!
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
I've worn that one too
@mathieulandry21816 ай бұрын
Nice vid Mark! My travel watch is my SK007 that I bought from you 5 years ago.
@IamTheGit6 ай бұрын
I'm off next week for a short break in the Canaries so was giving this exact question some thought. I decided upon my Islander X Phoibos Eagle ray in aqua, as its got that great summer vibe and just delivered yesterday a JDM G-Shock Origin GW-S5600U-1JF tough solar/Titanium/Carbon fibre, so its very light and has everything built in (no bluetooth thankfully though).
@adk79626 ай бұрын
I would be flabbergasted if anyone watching this video takes one watch on a multiple day journey. 😬. I would go mechanical though if I took only one watch. I have my phone for everything else. Thanks for sharing as always.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
good point, we are all a bit crazy
@chriswright24736 ай бұрын
Hi Mark! Love your points and concluding on the casioak as a great travel watch! Me and my partner are travelling for 6 months and I wanted to take two watches that could do it all but be dissimilar enough to have a 'dinner watch' so took the casioak and the titanium fully lumed lorus for £30. Would love to see you and TGV discuss this topic as I think it's a great realistic 'desert island' scenario! Thanks!
@melissag34206 ай бұрын
Challenge: vacations take me out of cell coverage, into temperature extremes (usually 40-80F but could be greater) and there might be rock scrambles or simply me falling, dips in silty cold water…6” wrist. I’m waiting for (Bertucci or Vaer?) a sub-35mm solar quartz unless something else is out there? Sorry Casio, I really want three hands.
@markdrake9346 ай бұрын
MSG is salt on crack! The king of flava. Nice hoodie Marc. : )
@exsleepyink6 ай бұрын
I’ve had a little superstition that I need to wear my Casio Royale while flying and change the timezone, when we land. I usually bring my DW5600 too. Also been digging the SRPD55 as a simple every day vacation wear, but I suppose a dive style can get confused for something more expensive.
@onemph056 ай бұрын
I take my Timex Expedition Scout. Worn during international flights often departing at 11pm to 1AM PST, as an evening watch and high theft areas like markets. I also brought my seiko srpg27k1. I plan to buy the jdm Seiko white dial field gmt and Hamilton KFM white dial on bracelet. To add more options next trip.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
good choices.
@matthewclina41626 ай бұрын
Last time I flew, they said keep the watch on, since you hold them over your head in the machine. I was wearing a ti field watch that day. I always bring a g shock on trips, usually my Mudmaster. But there is usually a roll with a couple of nicer divers or field watches. Just for my own enjoyment - nobody ever notices what I’m wearing😂
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
Depends, sometimes X-ray, sometimes the crazy "hands over head" machine.
@panospeter_pan42576 ай бұрын
Best summer watch ever.the seafoam. The end. I would also take my turtle manta ray, my squale 1521 and maybe something with an Abalone dial....😊
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
Can't argue there
@MisterTurtleTime6 ай бұрын
Awesome video Marc! I always take the turtle with me of course!🐢
@georgecupac12026 ай бұрын
Hi Marc. I recently received your titanium SKX. I do like it, but it's not as comfortable as my Seiko turtle. The SKX crown guards dig into the wrist when working all day and make the SKX uncomfortable for all day use. I can use the Seiko turtle all week and not have that problem. The turtle is a heavier watch but it's more ergonomically designed. The Seiko turtle case is much better than the SKX case. Thank you Marc.
@jjjfffppp6 ай бұрын
I just bought a Casio from there website with a ten year battery 200m wr and stop watch buttons just below the dial perfect for running. I paid $17. I don't know how you're supposed to beat that
@peterostrovsky71426 ай бұрын
I bought an Islander Calabro specifically as my travel watch for land and cruise trips but not for wear during any activities with possible physical impact or swimming. For those travel activities, I'll switch it out and wear my Marathon ADANAC.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
awesome, thank you.
@neilbotha35276 ай бұрын
Isl100 quartzy on a tropic is a best of both compromise
@brianharrell56126 ай бұрын
I always bring an automatic and a quartz. I use the quartz to set the auto if needed. My last trip I took my black CasiOak and my Aqua Terra. But I ended up just wearing the AT.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
Cool!
@carlobergamaschi28015 ай бұрын
I travel with a g-shock, and an automatic. automatic on my left wrist, g-shock on the right
@ErikJohnsonFMA6 ай бұрын
do solar watches use lithium batteries? are they safe to store with the rest of my collection? Thanks for the videos!
@mountainhobo6 ай бұрын
"do solar watches use lithium batteries?" -- Yes. "are they safe to store with the rest of my collection?" -- You worry about your collection more than the watch burning a toxic hole through your arm? 😯 I've worn a solar watch in the California (and now Florida) sun for years. I also carry a cellphone, and that is a FAR greater risk of fire than a watch. Do you have a cellphone?
@thomaskuhn65416 ай бұрын
I always take my Casio Mudman on vacation. It's good for all activities and nobody will ever be tempted to lift it off my wrist.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
For sure they will not
@brianmccord73876 ай бұрын
For me it's the GBD200, the GShock square with fitness modes and Bluetooth capability, and maybe an analog watch for a nicer occasion. The GBD200 is also easy to switch to another world time via the MOVE app and it has a dual time screen if you need to call home.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
thanks!
@zambonidriver426 ай бұрын
Traveling, I wear a GMT. Tudor most of the time, but I do bring and wear a Seiko SSK as a beater.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
very nice.
@zerox6156 ай бұрын
It doesn't really matter what watch i wear now. I tend to wear less expensive watches when going overseas. In case i get robbed or lose it, i won't cry about it. We live in a time of modern cell phones now. Everyone are on their phones at all times. Telling time is not hard now......
@adismiles6 ай бұрын
Depends if u leave your time zone, then a dual time/GMT, like the ISL Republic 😊. I never take two watches so it's a big decision for me. I wore the ISL 01 this past summer in Europe, the ISL 155 in Bermuda, Timex 3GMT, Casio Edifice in Europe a few years back. This year, the Republic will go to Europe 😊😊.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
good points!
@LS10076 ай бұрын
The Casio is a good choice. Maybe a little fancier Casio for dinner etc. Depending on your destination you might not want to wear your expensive watch. Nice video. Have a great day! 🙏🏼
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
thank you
@jamesm5056 ай бұрын
You make a great case for the Casio. I would also take my Protek 2000 in stainless. Can't seem to take this one off my wrist. Very interesting design details. 24hr legibility, tough as nails. I use it on a Barton silicone. Thanks for the video.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
thanks for watching
@megasoid6 ай бұрын
Thanks Marc!
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
thank you
@el_puma_real6 ай бұрын
I travel with inexpensive-ish watches, I leave the expensive watches at home. G-Shocks are great because they can take a beating especially if your out and about, and a dressier watch which stays in the hotel safe until I use it.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
thanks for the feedback, same here.
@torgomax6 ай бұрын
Bertucci Solar ⌚👍
@gregalonzo7476 ай бұрын
I always wear solar when I travel. Last year I bought a Momentum Solar Eclipse. It is good - looking yet tough. Since it is completely black, it goes with everything. Marc, I hope you make something comparable.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
solar is king
@azdbuk6 ай бұрын
For me, has to have a crown, changing time with push pins is a pain, and hundred percent will not take a digital, unless it has a few time zones easily selected. Perfect travel watch: Black (no bling), metal bracelet (swimming, sweat, easy on off), 100 meters or more, analog, gmt nice but not necessary. Just spit balling, but something like a black Turtle with a digital readout for second time zone at the date area would be the perfect travel watch. Not flashy, water friendly, not too bulky so can wear to dinner, easy to read analogue, with a second time zone in the date window area.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
good point, thank you
@Z-S-H6 ай бұрын
G-Shock all the way if for no other reason (unless you have a MTG or MRG I suppose) that the watch is cheap and easily replaced if broken or lost or even stolen. 👍 BUT having dual time zones, alarms, day/date ect plus water/shock/dust resistance it just is perfect for traveling
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
Well said!
@toms85175 ай бұрын
Maybe the Solar Annie or Sumo Solar GMT would have been a better match for the 2100.
@hattyfarbuckle6 ай бұрын
Love my Orange Monster but don't like taking moveable bezel watches in sand and metal watches in the summer sun. Cheap Casio is a beach watch every time for me and just waiting on a mud colored [if I'm generous] W800 - under $30 !
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
I get that, but I haven't fouled the bezel yet
@Driving_Miss_Daisy6 ай бұрын
I prefer to use a g-shock on holiday. Expose it to sand, sea and poolside no problem. If it gets lost, you won’t feel as bad.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
good choices
@ImTheDudeMan4716 ай бұрын
If my automatic breaks on vacation, I am headed to the first place that sells Casio G-Shocks or at minimum a 10 bar normal Casio.
@hocinelahmar79863 ай бұрын
What about ga-b2100-1acr watch?
@franciscozaragoza71936 ай бұрын
Last trip I took was to Cuba and I wore an Islander ISL-02
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
good choice!
@franciscozaragoza71936 ай бұрын
I have pictures if you ever want to see
@matrixegg6 ай бұрын
I mostly take my SKX or Steinhart Diver (both black dial) along with a few different coloured nato straps (one leather that dresses it up a bit). G-Shock functionality is great, but I just don‘t find them very appealing and I also don‘t like the resin straps (sweaty).
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
noted, thank you for watching.
@colinrudd57176 ай бұрын
I travel with my ISL-01
@slayeddreamer38206 ай бұрын
Will we see new Islander monsters in 2024? 😊
@Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya6 ай бұрын
Always take my Marvin The Martian talking watch… 👍
@jonirwin73166 ай бұрын
Marc, all you watches will move around excessively as you wear them loose like a bangle.
@islandwatch6 ай бұрын
ok, thanks.
@pizzagogo61516 ай бұрын
Hers a controversial opinion- not mechanical 😮. Also it has to be something doesn’t attract to much attention or you can afford to loose get smashed. I have this Casio & quite a few Seiko while I like the Casio but it is hard to see easily in low light, one handed etc. I travel with a Seiko V157.
@ZommBleed5 ай бұрын
Like number 600.
@TheLizardKing646 ай бұрын
Whichever one is least likely to get stolen from your hotel room.