Chatting with the guy behind the Islander Northport

Today we will have an interview with Ryan - a member of the Island Watch team since 2020, Ryan is responsible for the Northport as well as many future designs currently "in the hopper". We hope you enjoy!
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[@speedyfett6528]

I would love the sea foam one. It totally reminds me of the beaches here in Hawaii. Please make more of that colorway🤙🏽

[@islandwatch]

Indeed. Thank you.

[@willjr2520]

The sea foam one is awesome. I've been wearing it everyday with a variety of straps. Currently my favorite is a khaki canvas style strap which gives a "sea foam hitting the beach sand" appearance. This is my 3rd Islander and the best one yet.

[@islandwatch]

Wow, thanks for the support. Enjoy!

[@johnmaguregui5270]

I rarely comment here, but I loved this video. Letting us in behind the scenes to meet some of the people like Ryan that help to make LIW "tick", really adds a new dimension to the store, the channel and the brand. In a weird way it makes me want to support the store more and maybe even plunk down some extra coin for a Northport. Shows the company in a different light. You guys look like you make a great team. Just purchased the Seiko GMT and as usual was very pleased the service and speed in the delivery. Continued success!

[@panospeter_pan4257]

Bring back the seafoam green plz

[@islandwatch]

We will

[@troublemakingpups5787]

Still admiring my Bayport Root beer watch. Ryan, you are doing great things with the watch designs. I am glad Marc is bringing you out more in the public view. 🙂🐶🐕

[@islandwatch]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@TheThrill007]

I love my purple to black Northport isl-157. The way that the light plays with the dial is amazing plus I love the hue of purple. The watch sits so wonderfully on the wrist and is very comfortable. It may be my favorite diver you guys have made, and I didn't think you could top the Isl-44.

[@islandwatch]

Great watch, thank you.

[@Roberto68n]

Wearing and enjoying my ISL-105. Greetings from San Juan, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@remus2001]

The Northport is my daily wear. The Miyota movement is crazy accurate, the blue ripple dial is mesmerizing, and the lume is amazing. I did find the bezel to be a bit hard to turn, but some WD40 made it work just fine. It’s an amazing watch.

[@Chris-de2qc]

Can't wait for the smaller sizes!

[@islandwatch]

Thank you

[@bunglestwanger]

Just got mine yesterday and am thrilled by the quality, look, and feel of the watch. I really wanted the PVD version of the Tissot Seastar 2000 because of that beautiful ceramic bezel and deep blue/black look. But I'm so glad I heard you talk about this watch first. It's just as gorgeous AND it actually fits my smaller wrist. As well as being about 1/3 the price. :)

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for checking it out and enjoying it.

[@4stringz.]

Nice to meet the man behind my favorite watch (Islander Northport - white/seafoam green)

[@islandwatch]

Awesome, thank you!

[@cgreich5240]

Ryan, you were natural on camera and gave some cool insight into what goes on at Islander. My last design competition suggestion was different materials and case finishing so I was especially excited when you hinted that may be in the pipeline at some point.

[@paranormalskeptic3893]

I got the blue dial (non gradient), and man is it beautiful. Definitely an homage to Seiko’s current 62mas range, which happens to be my favorite Seiko case shape, perfect size at 40.5 millimeter.

[@islandwatch]

I have the same

[@lanthanien]

Bought the purple and love it. The bracelet is so comfortable. Case back is cool. Endlink design is unique. I’d love to have a black stealth version with red or orange lume on the minute hand and bezel.

[@LS1007]

Great job on the Northport! Looking forward to future designs. 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@islandwatch]

Many thanks!

[@HayesTech]

Finally get to meet Ryan. Thanks for all your help Ryan.

[@islandwatch]

Welcome! Pleasure.

[@edteach3r]

I just received my first Islander watch today (Pogue ISL-149) and the quality has left me speechless. I was not expecting such a solid, well-engineered time piece for a budget price. The bracelet alone is arguably the best I have on any of my watches (some 10 times the price of the Islander). The all-round finish is pristine (eat your heart out, Seiko!) The only addition to an already-spectacular watch was the ratcheting clasp, which takes it to a whole new level … all for less than $400. I am now seriously questioning why I need anything else. Very well done, Team LIW!

[@littlefilipino]

Watching this as I am wearing mine! Ordered it asap before the review video even came out! Full trust in this [unknown at the time] guy! Loving it so far!

[@islandwatch]

Haha, awesome. Thank you!

[@donnyboon2896]

Ryan is a good guy. He helped me.

[@lx95020]

Awesome chemistry and awesome watches!

[@reubentomkee4703]

a couple of post-comment comments: Credit to Ryan for the design.. the inspiration for the design is an inspriration in itself.. observing your surroundings and incorporating into your reality... thumbs up... and not least of all credit to Mark for showing your faith in MY nephew (lol). All the best for the future collabs...

[@islandwatch]

Haha, most certainly!

[@brensoft]

That sea foam is beautiful! Hope it comes back in stock soon!

[@finenavaljewelry5798]

Great team! Very excited to see what you guys come up with next.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!!!

[@cliffmoores8455]

Ryan was VERY helpful when I was readying to purchase the ISL-84. Thanks, Ryan! Also, the Northport is an absolute stunner, and IF I was in the market for a diver the black dial would be my first choice. Reminds me of the dark waters of the Great Lakes.

[@islandwatch]

Happy to hear it, he has excellent CS skills.

[@jasonwinter8716]

Ryan was answering questions via e-mail on a recent order at close to 11 pm the other night. I've never had such good customer service, with ANY product. I'd love to buy this guy a beer. Knowing now he designed the Northport I feel obligated to get one.

[@SirKaldar]

Just ordered the black one, I've got a cruise comming up and I think it will be a nice one for that. Got a Tropic strap to go with it too, really feeling the skindiver vibe right now.

[@tiemenstaal]

Don't own an islander yet, but the Northport could well be my first. Nice work gents.

[@armandojuan64]

Marc , you deserve every single ounce of success that may come your way . Congratulations , my friend and blessings .

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@alanmckinnon6791]

Ryan, my wife says you need to add an orange dialed gradient Northport, to remind one of sunset on the beach. I say you must do it because orange dials are teh awesome!

[@islandwatch]

Great idea!

[@tank52086]

Bought my brother one for his birthday. His first nice watch… he loves it!

[@ItsNeverTooHot4Leather]

After the spring disappointment that was the Moonswatch, these watches were released at the perfect time for this summer. The color choices are wonderful, the dials are dynamic with the wave texture, and the case, bracelet, clasp, and movement are spectacular for the price. The only point of criticism I have is that the bezel is somewhat stiff to turn, but the fact that it is a coin-edge bezel somewhat helps to offset this negative. A true winner of a watch!

[@double00spy]

I am one of the lucky guys who got the sea-foam green one. Love it. For some reason, the website doesn't show that I purchased it.

[@tomc1944]

Love my blue. Great company, great watches and superb customer service.

[@salvatoredelia6238]

Awesome! Will patiently wait for a 1016 “Islandex” in 38mm. Great work you guys, greetings from Honduras.

[@islandwatch]

Noted

[@andrewhannam.]

Awesome interview! Really like the sea foam and white gradient and ironically the black and grey! If it was all black the blue would take it's place!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks Andrew.

[@loveprays]

Great interview! Nothing beats superb collaboration, the kind that ignites everyone’s imagination. Looking forward to the Island Future!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks much.

[@timetowatch_francois]

RYAN!! Nice to put a face to the name!!! 👋🏼😃 Always nice to hear from you even if it’s via email. You’re part of a great team. Hope you have many years of ongoing success. Thanks Marc for sharing “his face” with all of us 😉

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for the well wishes.

[@Rockit1st]

Ryan is a great compliment to the brand. You guys are killing it! 👏👏👏

[@islandwatch]

Thanks so much! He's doing a great job.

[@richardtwyning]

Very nice to finally put a face to the name. Ryan is a star. Thank you Ryan this week for the extra links for my wife's ISL-64. Much appreciated 👍🏻

[@islandwatch]

Happy to help out.

[@marcgoulding5230]

Love the colors - and I think the black is really beautiful too!

[@geraldnemeth7944]

Love the light colored dials , really nice. I live in Tampa and am always in a summer mood.

[@wendyandgeoffpattison2610]

Well done Mark and Ryan. I love the seafoam green, I missed the boat though, waiting for more stock. It looks like you two work well together which augers well for a long and productive endeavour. Love your work guys.

[@johnmonachelli5256]

I think the high quality control in your backgrounds is reassuring

[@AntoineBlack]

Ryan! Nice to meet you! Thank you Marc for the video it's always great to see people working behind the scenes, wish you success for the next releases !

[@spg5658]

Great team!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@rodpanhard]

I loved that Seafoam model instantly, it's so different to everything else that's out there and I'm gutted i dithered while they sold out instantly. The instant I get the e-mail notification they are back in stock i'm all over it.

[@eric21881]

Dude did a damn good job

[@manuelsalamanca913]

Awesome watch design. The Sea foam color way is stunning. Please make more, I missed it. Im from Puerto Rico, too! It would be really cool in the future if you did other names outside of Long Island like the Islander San Juan or after beaches like Playa Flamenco. But, I’m bias. Keep up the great work, Ryan and Mark. Also, do you have anymore Isl-94s(Orange monster) back there? I missed that one as well before they sold out.. I’ll email you. Thanks

[@szendrenko]

Awesome insights!

[@thenexthobby]

These all look great, for different reasons and that’s not easy to do with fairly simple design language. Well done!

[@ryanhood1867]

Hi Ryan, I'm Ryan! Looking forward to my purple version arriving. Love what you're doing!

[@ShadyJames]

Great new watch designer! Can't wait to see some of the upcoming projects!

[@ManoloVintage]

Ryan...👍 the 15 year intern.... nice designs

[@islandwatch]

LOL. Get me coffee!

[@machinistmikethetinkerer4827]

Hi Ryan! Nice to see the face behind the emails. Wishing a long and satisfying career with LIW. Sounds like you have quite possibly one those "coolest jobs on the planet" type of gigs. Have fun!

[@OldLineWatches]

Y’all are such dorks. I love it

[@tedblack2415]

Now i generally don't like baton hands but there's no denying this line up is something else & that seafoam is just killer , i love it and not surprised they flew off the shelves , i can only raise my hat to to you two Sir's 👋👋and intrigued as to what the future brings.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks Ted.

[@pauldiplock205]

Great to hear about the design process…… interesting that it is coming from two Engineers.

[@scowlistic]

Hilarious to watch y'all nerding out. 🤣

[@islandwatch]

Yeah, we're a couple of dweebs!

[@azdbuk]

My seafoam monster and ice blue waffle both are still summer beach beasts for me.

[@freshwater7718]

Good job guys.

[@islandwatch]

Many thanks!

[@MMID303]

Im super excited for what you have in the works! I bought the purple to black Northport, which is my first Islander watch, and I'm very impressed with it! If you do another round of the seafoam I'll probably buy one of those also.

[@duydnguyenn]

I absolutely love my purple Northport. The only thing to be desired is the end link, I wish you could make it more blended into the case

[@mattys1467]

Top guy, really good to hear from him

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@reubentomkee4703]

Bravo guys on this new start... not to mention my nephew Ryan probably got his design instincts/humour from the TK side of the family ... lol .... he just can't escape me...blessings

[@islandwatch]

Thank you Reuben! You have a good nephew!

[@davidblack8174]

I’ve been watching the videos, actually just subscribed this morning after learning of the Ameriquartz…love that you are bringing some of this industry to the US! Being in the Navy and just learning that you have history with BAE, an organization that I also work with, I’m beyond sold on your brand…very cool!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks David!

[@JEmmons6322]

Loved your collaboration with LumeShot. I'd love to see Ryan do a collab with them as well!!

[@evkoum]

Really nice that you value your coworkers Marc! Thanks Ryan ! PS can you please make a 36mm Islander?????? Many greetings keep it up guys!

[@islandwatch]

Of course we will!

[@bobalouie2413]

Great video, Marc! Love the JLC Atmos clock!!

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

What a great video - What a great team! This is how you make magic happen 👍

[@islandwatch]

Indeed, thank you.

[@robh.2400]

Nice job on all these new releases. Still liking my Northport and Bayport very much!

[@islandwatch]

Awesome!

[@TheFROG338]

once again great content guys..please the great watches & videos coming :-)

[@GinkgoJoe]

Brilliant. You two rock!

[@islandwatch]

Many thanks!

[@alanmentzer8756]

Well done, Ryan!

[@miss2369]

So great to meet your crew!

[@islandwatch]

Gladly

[@melmouse71]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video!!

[@vladpiranha]

That dial design may become the Islander brand's trademark. I've never seen something like that anywhere else.

[@TheSrAtlanta]

Great video! Love to learn how and why Ryan decided to join LIW and learn about his like of watches.

[@islandwatch]

Noted!

[@emm_arr]

4:51 That's really nice work. Fun.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@SuperCern]

Guys you're so awesome! Would like to see your great watches here in Europe btw :)

[@Tom_H327]

Damn, that Purple Gradient is so good looking. I'd prefer crown guards as well. But I don't like that 5 link bracelet. Put it on a black rubber strap and I'm there.

[@Channel_98.6]

Good to meet you Ryan! I missed out on the fade.

[@islandwatch]

Nice to "meet" you!

[@Opposeddrummer]

Really like my new Northport. The way the hands either touch the inside or outside of the index is a nice detail. The endlinks look like they belong to another watch though...and the bezel has too much resistance for my taste. Still a great watch.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@thegreatgambino]

That Seafoam is fire! 🔥

[@islandwatch]

Fuego!

[@toddmurphy523]

Since the seafoam to white dial was a best seller.......maybe think of the sea as it meets the beach...... seafoam to light tan!!!!!

[@islandwatch]

Indeed it is!

[@williamedwards8658]

I missed the sea foam!

[@stevek8401]

I can see why the sea foam green sold out first. Very upbeat and beachy ! One challenge for me and all my buddies is that the eyesight has gotten worse as we get older. Even with glasses, it is just about impossible to read the date on most divers. Therefore , all my watch purchases need to have the cyclops so that I can see the date accurately . Since we are getting old, and most of us are retired, every day is like the next, so I constantly refer to my watch to verify the date ! So this is a critical feature for me. I wouldn't even have a problem with paying extra to add a cyclops; I did this on a Citizens Ecodrive diver, and it came out great, even though the watch was not designed to have one. For me, the function is as important as the design. Maybe Ryan can figure out a way to incorporate a large date into a new design. I've seen a few swiss watches that include a big date complication, but they are few and far between.

[@fattuspattus]

I second the request for either a cyclops on a watch, or perhaps a replacement crystal from Islanders moding section that has a cyclops.

[@islandwatch]

Interesting; we do not have a cyclops date yet. Maybe we should.

[@watchsixto]

Awesome work you guys created 👍

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@johnnyj.817]

northport is a really nice design! hot damn that's a lotta watch for the price!

[@WrongTimeWatch]

I enjoyed this video. Working as an engineer, and dreaming of having my own watch brand. "It hit the Marc".

[@islandwatch]

Lol, thank you!

[@jimlittle5769]

Well done Ryan!!!!

[@islandwatch]

He says "thank you"!

[@doctoralgy8186]

I wanted the black one, I like purple but that seafoam just POPs. Now I see why it sold out. I should of bought it

[@shobadobs]

Lighting angle seems better in this vid :)

[@islandwatch]

Thank you

[@mattshaffer5935]

That dial is 🔥

[@islandwatch]

It sure is, thank you

[@joseph_b319]

Love all of the Islander watch designs. Nice to meet a member of the Island (design) staff. Will any of of your Islander brands come with a gmt bezel option? I would love to hear a watch and learn on your Galileo thermometer.

[@MobileTech296]

I always enjoy little peeks behind the curtain like this. Hopefully we'll see more of Ryan in the future, his designs are real winners. Will you be getting more of the seafoam Northport back in stock soon? And will you ever do an Islander chronograph?

[@islandwatch]

Yes, and yes!

[@MobileTech296]

Woot, and woot! Can't wait. :D

[@kevincorkery6292]

The five link is a nice upgrade, consider the grains of rice also.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks much, BOR is pretty slick.

[@oOoScarecrow31oOo]

Great video. Great idea. Different this time: nice to have a sneaking eye behind the curtain on how the work done out there. 👍 Nice watch too... 😏

[@jaygee6606]

I bought the Seafoam edition, added a white rubber strap immediately, and just love it. My wife saw it, and stole it for a week, 😅then I stole it back….still married, but now I need to buy another…

[@islandwatch]

That is awesome! I've seen pics of it on white, looks cool.

[@eric21881]

Funny he said takes you back It does exactly that

[@Warioda]

I have one word for you guys... TITANIUM! I am waiting for anything you'll offer in TITANIUM. Diver? Yes, please! Field watch? But of course! Aviator? TAKE MY MONEY!!!!