Marc is a good guy, and runs a great business. Great to see he's on top of his game with this model. Thank you for sharing it!
@theknightswatch Жыл бұрын
Completely agree. Glad to see him bringing his knowledge to make some killer watches at a great price. Providing something Seiko has abandoned slightly
@seattlegrrlie Жыл бұрын
I own this in the Seafoam Green. The value for money is incredible. I get a lot of compliments on it. It runs spot on. I highly recommend
@HamishCarpenter9 ай бұрын
I am looking to get same color way - wrist is 6.5”. Thank you
@jpdemer5 Жыл бұрын
That's almost GS-level finishing and attention to detail. Out of all the divers one could buy - and lord knows it's a crowded field - this is probably the most value for money you can get.
@LorenHeiman Жыл бұрын
Great review! I really like your reviews and hope you keep them coming. You go into great detail and present the information very clearly. I also like how you show it on different straps. Thanks!
@theknightswatch Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Glad the strap portion is useful
@pattisondomАй бұрын
1:44 We need more purple watches like this, love it. Purple is always poorly executed.
@ezramullen45512 ай бұрын
Ordered one in the solid blue color. I wanted a Miyota 9 series diver and this seems like the best value, love the textured dial.
@theknightswatch2 ай бұрын
@@ezramullen4551 I think you’ll like it, such a solid piece
@ryankc36312 ай бұрын
I'm sure almost all you guys are big on watches. I'm not. But I have to say, this watch is gorgeous makes me want one.
@wagsbass5 ай бұрын
Beautiful looking watch
@michaelfierman3256 Жыл бұрын
When I saw the thumbnail I thought : ahh a vehicle for the White Archer! But seriously I enjoyed the episode. It’s much nicer than I would have guessed! and I must say I really like the purple one a lot. Thanks for the review Xavier! 🙏🏻
@theknightswatch Жыл бұрын
Haha you know exactly what I think! And it did look fantastic on the archer. Very cool watch for the price for sure! Appreciate you watching Michael 🙏🏻
@owl23452 Жыл бұрын
The reason behind the design choice of the 15 minutes color shift on the bezel is that it mimics the 15 minutes countdown you often see on divers. Whereas 50/50 is more reminiscent of a GMT setup, which personally would bother me to see on a diver! Nice watch, good review as always.
@theknightswatch Жыл бұрын
Fair point. Cool watch either way thankfully haha
@The7dioses2 күн бұрын
Great review
@johnanth Жыл бұрын
I really, really wish this has a 12 hour bezel since it's doing the bicolour thing that way. Cool watch concept though and a genuinely perfect fit on your white strap.
@Coldpack13 Жыл бұрын
I would prefer a 12-hour beZel too.
@kyledriscollmusic Жыл бұрын
your channel is underrated
@theknightswatch Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the kind words man 🙏🏻
@rayndown Жыл бұрын
Bought the watch. Didnt wear it much at first because of the weight. Then I put it on a nato strap from cnswatchbands and I like it much more. Do note though, that the spring bar holes are 2.5mm in diameter, so "regular" 1.5mm spring bars arent going to fit. I just used the spring bars from the original metal bracelet for the NATO strap. You could technically use a 1.5mm spring bar but it would wear the hole out after a long while
@glennevans6213 Жыл бұрын
Great review. It's a really nice-looking watch. I much prefer the Islander name underneath the logo rather than just the logo.
@theknightswatch Жыл бұрын
Agreed feels more put together that way. Thanks for watching!
@avalchinov4 ай бұрын
Great review. Very eloquent and detailed
@NaNByZero Жыл бұрын
I really was considering to buy this one. But… no lume, no watch. Thank you for your review! 🎉🕐🍸🍸
@ethanmohr1632 Жыл бұрын
I have the seafoam one and it's fantastic in the lume department
@Greg253d10 ай бұрын
Great in-depth review, this is my next watch purchase.
@theknightswatch10 ай бұрын
You’ll definitely love it!
@Griffin1994 Жыл бұрын
Love this case design. Worth nothing that the Islander is the thinnest iteration to Seikos 62MAS 🤣
@robpagnotta56895 ай бұрын
OK - you sold me I am definitely buying one!!
@theknightswatch5 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it, still have one myself
@charliespaz-way4073 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing the watch on different straps. I recently got this watch and was curious how it would look on other straps.
@BonnerRepublik Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the helpful review!
@notyourtypicalwatchreview2563 Жыл бұрын
I just got an Ameriquartz diver, and I think it’s the best!
@jwags24 Жыл бұрын
Awesome review! That purple is gorgeous. Thanks for having my same wrist size! Haha
@DelayedEnd11 ай бұрын
Awesome review! I have about ~6.25 inch wrist. Do you think it would fit comfortably?
@theknightswatch11 ай бұрын
Absolutely it’s a really well wearing case. You should have no problems. If you get one let me know how it is!
@pkpnyt4711 Жыл бұрын
I own about 3 LIW and love them, but I think a Zelos Mako or blacktip (which i both own) at $500 is better. The finishing of the watch is better. The dials are also a bit better, plus the micro adjust on the straps are way better than LIW. I love LIW and it's a great bang for the buck watch though.
@theknightswatch Жыл бұрын
I always love zelos designs for the most part but what detracts me is the use of c3 lume. I’ve come to the point of owning enough watches to where I know I just hate that green tint on the dial
@pkpnyt4711 Жыл бұрын
@theknightswatch They have a ton of watches that use BGW9 lume. The ones I get are all BGW9. Also, LIW uses a lot of C3 lume as well. They also have choices that use BGW9. Edit: My Blacktip, Comet, and Spearfish are all BGW9.
@grandpadale4026 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t know Marc sends out watches for review…
@Shadowmoon717 ай бұрын
Do they hold any resale value ?
@bignz721 Жыл бұрын
I bought the ISL-154 Northport - black dial/grey bezel. The "poor man's 62MAS" but exceptional in every way the Seiko SBP143 isn't (except the Seiko name & sunburst grey dial). I cannot recommend this enough. It is the perfect desk diver - both sporty & dressy. AND !!! the bezel is SKX-mod compatible, so it can be changed up to what you like. I may buy another just to keep one, change the other
@MarcelitoRecords Жыл бұрын
Not a massive fan of Islander but this one is really sexy
@theknightswatch Жыл бұрын
Agree for the most part. This is my favorite range that brand does
@jeffmagic32 Жыл бұрын
Not sure it really competes with the top Chinese brands at this point, who offer a whole lot for around $300, sometimes less.
@theknightswatch Жыл бұрын
Depends. This one is a more original design I would say and compared to the Chinese ones. I like the name better 😂 other than the San martin Tudor pelagos rip off I haven’t come across anything around there that really is competing personally. But I haven’t tried everything
@simonreinbergs1557 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget Helm if you can get one
@theknightswatch Жыл бұрын
I haven’t had those in had but I do prefer this watch aesthetically. Much more tool oriented for helm. And the lack of ease getting one I think makes it “less attractive” for someone just looking for a nice watch at this price. I would love to try one though!
@jeremiahlee63354 ай бұрын
Why not just getting a real Seiko?
@jonirwin73169 ай бұрын
Many think Islander watches are made in the USA. Only two are. The rest are from China. Nothing special about this one. 1001 other Chinese specials are just like it. Save your money, buy quality.