CHEAP and LIGHT but RUGGED - Bertucci A1-R Field Comfort Watch

Today we will be checking out the Bertucci A1-R field comfort watch, weighing less than 1.5 ounces, but rugged enough for what you throw at it. Features a super comfortable nylon strap, hardened mineral crystal and Swiss SuperLuminova.
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[@inorog222]

I’ve got the 36 mm titanium A1T, with a Swiss Ronda quartz movement and it’s amazing. I’ve taken it on a 30 km trek across a frozen lake high in the Tibetan Plateau, -32 degrees Celsius at night - no problem. Trekked with it in the hot deserts of northwest China - no problem. Climbed 5000 meters peaks in the Qilian Mountains with it - no problem. Snorkeled with it and took it through the wet jungles of Borneo - no problem. Bertucci watches are bombproof.

[@salty_terminal_civilian5374]

GreenAnarchist I used an A2-T in the Marine Corps for years.

[@guandasin3099]

@@salty_terminal_civilian5374 plan on getting that watch. Whats the lug to lug length of the A2T?

[@davisssamuel]

Man I wish they still sold the A1T, they don't have any Ti models in 36mm anymore

[@inorog222]

@@davisssamuel Glad I've got it before it was gone

[@davisssamuel]

@@inorog222 Lucky bastard

[@gregbarra3276]

Got my A1R in the mail today from L.I.W. These don't get enough love. Size is perfect, light as a feather, and quick shipping. Thanks! 👍🏻

[@henrywest7217]

Perfect for construction work, loading dock work, commercial fishing, warehouse stuff etc.

[@islandwatch]

Yes, true. Thanks!

[@cyclone336]

You're selling sapphire condoms now? How luxurious!

[@islandwatch]

LOL

[@jmmartin7766]

Gotta be honest... what I was thinking as well... lol!

[@alexandrupara4574]

Same😁

[@cashau2965]

...100% safe....just wondering what she has to say....

[@1701spacecadet]

Least you won't get scratched.

[@cappinkrieg9773]

I have a Bertucci A1-S that I bought for graduating High School in May, They quickly became one of my favorite brands for my watch alone. It's my daily watch and it's been banged up a bit but it still works like a charm. Bertucci really isn't talked about enough for the quality they give.

[@barreltech8949]

Just picked up one myself, I love it!

[@paulhart2021]

I just bought the one with the khaki strap. This thing is a work of art for 60 bucks. My higher-end watches might never see my wrist again!!!

[@Gustavo-kw5ru]

En donde lo compraste?

[@Eth3realwarrior]

I everyday a DX-3 in hard use at work in a shipping company for 2 years. You can barely tell its in a harsh environment, the case has scratches but you barely see any and the crystal looks brand new and the lume is still good. This brand is really amazing and will try the aluminum or titanium versions soon. (and I bought it from Big 5 sporting goods for $10 on clearance! I should have bought 10 of them)

[@islandwatch]

That's great to hear, except for the price paid, that's amazing!

[@chrisp.5272]

I’m buying one for work, hiking, fishing, hunting. Going to wear it daily, rotating it with a Casio MRW-200H-EV1. Should help my Casio last a couple battery changes. Love cheap tough/rugged/reliable watches that fit my casual, work attire, without being flashy.

[@nathanaelsmith3553]

Have fallen in love with this watch

[@MrDoggerDog]

Marc you got Bertucci! Rock on, man. I have been wearing a white dial, time-only A-1S for a while as a weekend beater and I adore it. I *LOVE* this brand. So glad you carry them!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks! Had them for a number of years.

[@MrDoggerDog]

@@islandwatch I never knew!! I bought mine direct from them. Wish I had known you carried them... Glad you do though! Very overlooked brand with great potential. And their reviews on their websites: contractors, fighter pilots, fire fighters, soldiers, mountaineers, etc. etc. Great watches all around.

[@barreltech8949]

I have the same watch, I love it

[@SilverKeyMan]

I'm trying to get my 6yr old son into watches, and this looks like one that we could both wear. Awesome!

[@islandwatch]

I think so!

[@patricktutek7933]

SilverKeyMan I just bought this for my eight year old son. I let him choose the strap color. How can you go wrong for the price?

[@Khan--nr4lw]

no

[@SilverKeyMan]

@@Khan--nr4lw No? As in, "No, this watch isn't awesome", or "No, your son shouldn't wear this watch"?

[@stitrooper1219]

They are extremely light and versatile. The strap is one of the best there is for a field watch. I have 2. An all glow in the dark green and the black one shown here. Awesome watches!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@watchcollectingstrategy]

The sapphire crystal is fantastic news! That's the only thing that kept me from the Presage line. Thanks Mark!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@everydaychris5597]

I wear one of 4 Bertucci’s every single day. Let me tell everyone, it’s literally the most comfortable, most versatile quartz I’ve ever owned. Their titanium and Horween leather counterparts are worth every single penny, too!

[@ABCTEST213]

Little bit worry about 50m WR as a "RUGGED watch"

[@islandwatch]

No problem with water exposure. 50M? That's 150 feet!

[@barreltech8949]

@@ABCTEST213 I wouldn’t worry to much about that, will be fine for daily wear. If you want more water resistance, get the steel or titanium versions

[@djswagerrstark9081]

My watch come today! From USA to UK for 10 days. Thank You very much Mark! I recomend this watch for everybody. Good beater watch...

[@Jgom42]

I always wondered why no one ever brought up bertucci as a great field watch! Bought one about a year ago and love it! Thanks for the review!

[@islandwatch]

Great to hear. Thank you!

[@slam854]

Purchased the 11016 Bertucci from you. For now, it is only seeing light service, but that will change. Watch is light and very attractive. It is a bit thicker than I like in a 40mm case and very thick nylon strap. Shut up and live with it. My Seiko SNK809 is getting a rest while this travels on my wrist aboard the Honda Super Cub C125. Many miles to go.

[@slickydicky]

I used to wear a watch everyday so much that I developed a ugly tan line from never taking it off. Then for some reason I stopped wearing it( probably to even out my tan) but decided I'm going to start wearing one again. I just found bertucci last week as I was shopping around on a fly shop website. I order the Dx3 field model with black face and tan strap. I'm looking forward to wearing it!

[@JeepsCafe]

Ok I'm sold! goin to buy one. Excellent vid bud!

[@michaelhoffmann3266]

Bought the Bertucci A2-T from you a couple of months ago and it has been solid. Love the titanium case, sapphire glass and 200m water resistance. Great work and outdoor watch that I don’t have to worry about. These models look great for the price but sapphire was important to me as I did not want a crystal full of scratches which it surely would have gotten by now if not for the sapphire.

[@islandwatch]

Understood; glad you got one of the sapphire ones.

[@davidcoleman2463]

I travel with my Timex expedition . It is a great beater watch . This one looks nice also. I would buy it for a back up travel watch . ( Amazon jungle was my last trip ).

[@khackett7]

Heck, just bought one for my 8yr old. He wore a cheapo digital all day for a year til he got a rash from the strap. This should be perfect for him. Can’t wait to receive!

[@johnboyofalaska4182]

Bertuccis are the shizznit! Thanks for carrying them Marc... Just Fyi for everyone else- the lume in real life is WAYYYY better than it looks on camera. Mine lasts as long and as strong as any of my Seikos, still. I've had my A2-T for a decade now and beat the snot out of it, and still have not scratched the mineral glass. All these guys flogging the Boldr and other fancy field beaters haven't tried the old great American Bertucci. And it is still accurate to less than a second a day.

[@WrongTimeWatch]

Looks like a nice little watch.

[@islandwatch]

It is!

[@LS1007]

I have a stainless steel Bertucci (A2S) with three different straps for different looks and I love it.

[@islandwatch]

They make so many cool watches.

[@boxwoodgreen]

I really like this watch. I'd give it a 9.5 out of ten in value. I can't figure out though why the " 9A14219 " made it onto the dial? The thing I like most about field watches is their stark simple easy readability. The more sterile the dial the better. That strange number, and the 50M (water resistance) belong on the back on the case cover.

[@slam854]

Had trouble signing in to your site so I purchased direct from Bertucci...got the A2T Super Classic Vintage #12723 w/#98 silverstone gray/British racing green strap. I will pass along credit to you for making me aware of the brand. I am a cat guy but Enzo deserves a pat on the head.

[@barreltech8949]

Thinking of getting this because of the size, nice

[@Redant751]

I love the bertucci watches, I own two of them they are awesome.

[@islandwatch]

Wow, thanks!

[@dmntuba]

Great watch, Great price...simple - functional - tuff - elegant. Long Island watch is the BEST!

[@dmntuba]

What the hell! Wanted one for awhile now and this will be a fantastic work watch on the farm...gonna order 2 tomorrow 👍

[@islandwatch]

Wow, thank you!!!

[@dmntuba]

Just ordered one 👍

[@digginstony1]

These really are great watches.

[@maxprivus]

It would be cool to see the range of illumination options for these watches. It looks like they offer everything from luminous resin to backlighting and also tritium options.

[@islandwatch]

They do!

[@TheMikey1865]

I don't own this model but I love my A2T 10 year anniversary special edition. A very under rated watch company in my opinion. Rock solid inexpensive performer.

[@islandwatch]

Very true on the underrated comment.

[@amoledzeppelin]

Looks like a nice upgrade to Casio MQ-71, considering the same weight and battery type (and AFAIK the same MIyota 2035 movement) but with better WR, better plastic, better glass and fast-change textile straps. Getting mine soon.

[@markcoveryourassets]

Man, I thought you were pulling out a condom there for a second. Great news on the Cocktail crystal upgrade. I’ve been very pleased with Bertucci’s lume on a prior model, and their straps are mighty! Mine did have trouble with alignment of the second hand to the markers which I adjusted myself. Thank you for the video.

[@islandwatch]

LOL, thank you.

[@sinatralala]

So did I. Hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!

[@omegahelix]

I forgot about those plastic straps that protect the crystal. I had a Swatch with them on it. The Bertucci is a handsome piece. I wish the seconds hand would index on the minute markers though 🙁.

[@islandwatch]

Thank you, Justin.

[@pederlindstrom3132]

Hello Mark. I have a Bertucci A-3P Nato, on the supplied Nato strap. I really do like it as a beater, and boy, does it take a beating as I am a mechanic on city buses. That poly resin case is tough and it's bearley got a scratch on it, besides the chrystal from occational welding and use of grinders. Fantastic price on a tough little watch.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for the feedback Peder. Great to hear it's giving you good service.

[@turdferguson9923]

I love mine (DX3 plus 11043) my only complaint is the second hand not matching up exactly to the markers. Merely a slight petpeeve of mine. Other than that its excellent!

[@Mikey1951ful]

I've had a Bertucci for about a year now. Perlon strap makes it even lighter. Excellent beater/work watch for me.

[@islandwatch]

Sweet!

[@CJ3228]

I could use this watch. My hands are always moving. I like light weight watches for work.

[@Biblicalgiants]

I wish I could see this 36mm next to a 40mm. I ordered a 36 but now I'm having doubts about a 36mm not being big enough.

[@whatsstefon]

The benefit will be that it doesn’t get in the way. Nothing wrong with a smaller watch at all.

[@guandasin3099]

Getting this for 55USD is a steal!!

[@JimAlaska49]

I always enjoy your informative reviews :)

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching.

[@williamrizzo1285]

Very affordable watch thank you for this review. You were close with the concrete analogy, Let's Get closer. They actually make fibered reinforced concrete, no rebar needed.

[@islandwatch]

Hey, I'm old school :)

[@allenjanes5976]

Have always liked those watches. And ready dig the crown placement. It might be a 19mm but you can pull through a 20mm

[@barreltech8949]

I wish it was 18mm, would be easier to find replacement straps

[@watchdogpodcast239]

It's been 5 days since I've bought a watch and I'm having withdrawals. May have to go for this. Great video as always

[@islandwatch]

It's a common reaction

[@gregbarry5875]

Thanks for the review. It would have been nice to get some real world accuracy information. I just picked up the A1-R to add to my A1S. I'm a big Bertucci fan!

[@ricardochaveste7367]

Fantastic price Thank you Mark, very impressive piece I'll be buying mine soon 👍👍

[@islandwatch]

Thank you!

[@rudy_ariff]

Oh, hi Mark! Love the video and the channel! It'd be fantastic if you could do a side-by-side comparison between the A1-R and the DX3. Would love to hear your thoughts.

[@DarioCruzII]

Got one of there Titanium models and love it.

[@islandwatch]

Many of their watches are titanium.

[@vins.3572]

That Mickey Mouse comment was funny!

[@craig2100]

Nice for the price. Well done

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@sdean4816]

When you turned off the light nothing was visible....

[@waktosha7378]

These are cool little watches. In your opinion, are they better than Timex and Casio watches at under $100?

[@islandwatch]

More rugged I would say.

[@patrickmooney4135]

I've never heard of Bertucci watches so I will have to check them out. Good luck on the 100K Subscribers - should happen soon... Thanks, Marc!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks Patrick!

[@bg-id1uo]

Wonder how they would compare in the field durability etc to the 🇷🇺 Vostok s ??

[@ManoloVintage]

I just gave my nephew my Marathon Navigator for his first watch. I should have bought him this watch instead 😕

[@islandwatch]

LOL. You still made a great choice.

[@frozenfenix0]

Marathon way better choice

[@nwitron1]

If Bertucci should make one in this size with a date window, and a fully lumed dial.

[@joexg50]

I never wait till the end of the video to give my 2 cents worth but the lume over my iPad was non existent although you said it was showing up fine on your end. We trust your word Sir..

[@islandwatch]

Better in person I think. It is thin, but well lit.

[@lukeventers4755]

I have the A-3P on their olive green super-tough canvas NATO. I put my IWC Top Gun "Miramar" Pilot's Chronograph on one of their straps, too. I switch it between that and a classic Zulu NATO.

[@islandwatch]

Very cool, thank you.

[@lukeventers4755]

Mark have you done this? I just found this, and it's a REVELATION! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpOumoqGe5eWmdU

[@lukeventers4755]

By the way I love your videos and would love to meet you someday and talk watches! Luke

[@dmeskhi]

Looks very nice. Considering getting one as an EDC.

[@islandwatch]

Perfect use.

[@jeffphillips94]

These are fantastic watches , ive got the 40mm Dx3 which is same material. Bertucci straps are absolutely 1st rate .

[@islandwatch]

They sure are; under-rated I'd say.

[@rafaelobo1]

Already sold out wow. I like the watch

[@BB-vf4cj]

Thanks

[@BlueFlamesHD1]

Mine is A-1S, I consider about Sapphire from mineral. What I need it.

[@CLOClayton]

Very informative

[@01faysalkhan]

hi there, just ordered the black one last week. how can I order the brown strap only? pls help. looking forward to hear from you soon. TIA.

[@carpandrei7493]

I think that watch actually conforms to US miltary standards... but I may be wrong... By the way, I saw Beturcci is featured partner on Ameriquartz's web page... could you look into that? Maybe do a review of a Berturcci featuring an Ameriquartz movement, if any available? Anyway, lots of value for the money... I know people scoff at plastic... but then plastic is such a broad term...

[@nammie81]

Mark will you know the pricing on the sapphire?

[@fuatyilmaz-hq9bs]

i would love these if it were mechanical + different dial colors (olive green, sand brown etc.). i don't like new hamilton khaki field mechanical so these will be the perfect substitute.

[@jameshaury2716]

My a1r says 0523 on the back. Perhaps THIS IS a serial number?

[@bogrot69]

It would be awesome if the crystals fit my SRPC97J1 Presage Fuyugeshiki I imagine it would. I've been wanting to upgrade that one to sapphire. I think Seiko forgot. I mean, they wouldn't use Hardlex in a 450.00 Limited Edition on purpose... would they?... 😁😁

[@robbabcock_]

Wow! That's a lot of watch for $55!

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

Very cool. Might buy these as gifts. Do they have one with 100m water resitance?

[@islandwatch]

Yes, and 200.

[@lukeventers4755]

I love my Bertucci. I order straps from them too. Hard to find a tougher NATO.

[@islandwatch]

Super duper straps.

[@Riverhead1967]

Nice value! Does it do the 2 second skip to indicate the battery is depleted?

[@islandwatch]

I do not believe it has an EOL indicator.

[@lesstover649]

I'm thinking about buying one just for the band! LOL

[@islandwatch]

Good deal!

[@GabrielGGabGattringer]

Amazing watch for this price! I´ll buy the black model asap! $74 (incl. shipping to Austria) is a great price. Very competitive with Casio ;-)

[@Bob.martens]

74$, Plus EU import tax (4.5%) and most likely Austrian VAT, my friend....

[@GabrielGGabGattringer]

@@Bob.martens damn, i forgot the Import taxes plus VAT. Okay then this watch isn't so cheap anymore.

[@Tesserae]

Because of its indestructibility it would be great as a kid's watch (I wonder whether that's why there are so many holes on the band). I love the size and it reminds me of the Seiko Snk809 work-horse (which also does the day and date).

[@timc8913]

Why do I want to buy every watch Marc reviews?

[@islandwatch]

It's the charm.

[@scottsj4625]

The price is really good. Do they make this with a date? I forget the date a lot so no point getting one without one. I like lightweight watches.

[@islandwatch]

Not at this price point.

[@oldiesfreek]

I'd buy that immediately if I were in the US. Lucky twin of mine is there. The shipping cost to Singapore makes it a more difficult decision to make for me! :/

[@unknowntraveller8633]

I understand where you are coming from I live in Australia, and the thing that makes this a difficult choice is the US/Aus dollar exchange rate, it killing.

[@islandwatch]

Get him to order it!

[@oldiesfreek]

@@islandwatch Haha, that'll be the day! He thinks it's too much of a hassle :/ It's complicated. Anyway, I'll find a way :)

[@oldiesfreek]

@@unknowntraveller8633 Yeah. Just found a shorter route recently when I got a hat from Down Under :) Lower shipping rates and it got delivered in a week :)

[@bigt4135]

I just bought one

[@joexg50]

Mr. Mark, Would you say or recommend this watch for a 5 year young grandson? Yes my grandson? Hopefully his wrists will get bigger than they are now.

[@pederlindstrom3132]

I would, yes. Read my commemnt on this video.

[@joexg50]

Peder Lindström I see no comment by you on Marks video here

[@joexg50]

I see it now

[@pederlindstrom3132]

@@joexg50 hehe,, might be KZbin slow on updating.

[@Mikey1951ful]

You might want to look at Timex. They have some nice kid-size watches. Bought some for my grandkids.

[@Davitamon76]

I really like these Bertucci models, very underrated. But 1.5 grams can't be correct, can it? I was looking for a watch like this, I believe it was the A-1T Titanium (?) but in the end I went for the Seiko SUS design, Nano Universe SCXP155.

[@islandwatch]

1.5 ounces. Whoops!

[@jimv.6631]

Me likey!

[@islandwatch]

Me too!

[@jmmartin7766]

I LOVE these watches! Wish the lugs weren't "built in," but then that's part of their "unique charm," isn't it? Q: Does "Japan movt." = Seiko or Citizen?

[@islandwatch]

Probably Miyota?

[@jmmartin7766]

@@islandwatch Not that it really matters, right? Either one's gonna be a good movement-- Thanks for endulging my curiosity, tho. Lol!

[@barreltech8949]

Most likely miyota, reliable movement

[@jmmartin7766]

@@barreltech8949 Thank you!

[@generalemon]

Thank you, Marc, for creating a sapphire crystal for the Cocktail Time! I've been trying to find one for mine, and cross my finger you will sell that soon! Just wondering, to install the crystal, is it very similar to putting the crystal in a SKX? Thanks in advanced!

[@islandwatch]

No, very different; it is a glued crystal.

[@generalemon]

Long Island Watch gotcha. Very similar to the Orient Bambino. What glue would you recommend using?

[@islandwatch]

Same. UV crystal cement or similar.

[@generalemon]

@@islandwatch Gotcha! Thank you, sir!

[@masood-jann]

36mm dial is too small for my 7inch wrest. But overall a nice budget watch.

[@jeffphillips94]

Dx3 is 40mm. Same material. Ive got one and its a very cool little watch . Their straps a 1st rate too

[@islandwatch]

They have many other options.

[@shatner99]

2:19 - 2:29 That’s what she said.

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

Love a GMT version!

[@islandwatch]

There are Bertucci GMT's; you should check them out.

[@seranadesongs]

36mm? That's all I needed to hear. I love your videos but...ciao.

[@islandwatch]

They make larger ones!

[@seranadesongs]

@@islandwatch Thank you, I'll definitely check it out!

[@barreltech8949]

They do a 40mm version

[@glennpowell3444]

OK second comment.My Mrw 200 beats these hands down? It just does? Even Sunday rotates to red on the day wheel. Its got a bezel and 24 hour inner marks. Its hands are superb and it to be fair after all my years is "Perfect" as a tool? It keeps time like I suspect like a 9 f Seiko ? As a tool a piece of perfection in its own right? Engineering wins? ?.If a humble Casio Mrw 200 was a suspension bridge it may well snigger at its pretenders? On budget and looks like it will last forever? Sorry but I am a practical bloke!? Cheers. GG

[@islandwatch]

LOL. That's OK. Practical is in your blood.

[@waktosha7378]

One more question, how does the glass crystal hold up honestly ???

[@islandwatch]

It's mineral, and set down, so it should look great for a while. See some other comments on the video from people who own similar ones.

[@dude93able]

I've had my A2SEL and an A2S for a couple of years. They've been banged around a bit but no discernable scratches on the crystal. I'm sure being sunken is a major reason they're not scratched, but then hardened mineral crystal probably holds up well on it's own, while not as scratch resistant as sapphire, it is less likely to shatter as I understand.

[@krzysztofhadala9126]

Nice 👍 but unfortunately far too small for me. Thank you for presentation.😀

[@islandwatch]

There are larger ones!

[@ianwalker4803]

SOLD !

[@islandwatch]

More coming!

[@douglassteltenkamp]

Marc can you buy the strap by itself

[@islandwatch]

Yes, from Bertucci. We do not sell the straps separate.

[@randygravel2057]

Casio Duro

[@oneeyedlittleman]

That's a dive watch. Different buyer

[@randygravel2057]

Kyle Taco Bell combo #1

[@countzero1727]

Marc, do you know if it will fit the sarb067? 🙏

[@islandwatch]

I do not know :(

[@countzero1727]

@@islandwatch thanks for replying. please give us an update if you find out.

[@MichaelAguila]

Lume didn't look all that great watching on my phone screen. Everything else looks pretty good.

[@LS1007]

It has SuperLuminova which is very bright on the hands but the hour markers must be a different material because they are not as bright, but still pretty good. Their website states both hands and markers have Superluminova.🤷🏻‍♂️

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching!