Islander x Urban Gentry Rangemaster Mechanical Collaboration - Full Review

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[@jasonchatham4170]

I own 206/1000. Haven’t skipped wearing it for a month now. Love it.

[@WATCHingJames]

It is a great watch

[@jasonchatham4170]

@@WATCHingJamesupdate: still daily wearing. Watch is 2-5 seconds off per day. Makes me want to get a Rolex Explorer eventually as I love the high contrast dial layout out and the size.

[@paulelliott7493]

Too pricey for what it is, its basicaly the same as a Seiko SNK 8 series for more than triple the price.Making something a limited edition does not automaticaly make it more desirable, you have to have something a little special for that, and this doesnt seem to have any extra value above most field watches that cost a lot less.

[@WATCHingJames]

I’m not particularly keen on the limited addition idea. Feels a little pretentious

[@yvesleroy5740]

Dial is a bit too busy especially for a 37 mm ... Maybe without logos would have been nicer

[@WATCHingJames]

They have put a lot in there.

[@johnmiranda9310]

The Logos is what makes it known that it's special. I like it but perhaps if it only had the TGV being that it's marked Islander in red at 6 marker..

[@tachyonic]

Nice watch but I hated the numbers. Because it looks like it was above pressed. It gives the feeling of an artificial font that has been manipulating rather than an original font. Even though I liked everything, I wouldn't buy it just because of these numbers.

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[@nedflanders3769]

I have number 622. It’s a cool little watch, but it would be better in 38.5mm.

[@WATCHingJames]

I thinks so too. Just a little bigger. But I still like it.

[@detlefstreibel2151]

There is dust on the dial... 👎🏻

[@WATCHingJames]

I think that’s actually dust on top of the crystal. I clean the watches before filming but the macro lense captures things I can’t see.

[@adamryder4559]

Why so small?y not a 40 or 42mm some of his have larger wrists.and the movement?! Why not a 9015?or a true mechanical?junk!!!!!!

[@WATCHingJames]

I would have considered the 9000 series miyotas too.

[@timothyfoley3000]

I LOVE this watch! #113. Put it on a Blu Shark Holly Nato strap. Darn near perfect.

[@WATCHingJames]

That’s great to hear.

[@johnmonachelli5256]

Id of been very happy paying a few shillings more for a 9 series movement very good looking piece

[@WATCHingJames]

I had the same thought

[@Zotrax1946]

T G V. Not TVG… Got mine this week. An absolute bullseye for me, as my field watch in the collection 👌🏻

[@WATCHingJames]

I thought that as I was editing it. Whoops.

[@RobKristjansson]

Those Rangemasters might be the OG KZbinr watches, eh? Watches, that in a sense, could only have come to pass because of the KZbin watch scene 🤔

[@WATCHingJames]

It is very interesting and a bit different

[@BagoGarde]

Too ugly and expensive for $320 There are better islander field watch Islander Mitchel Automatic Field at $230 or Islander Mitchel "DAY-T" at $185

[@WATCHingJames]

They do have a lot of options.

[@WatchWitt]

Love the black and white contrast, and that handset is awesome! Great looking lume...nice to see the 24h markers lumed.

[@WATCHingJames]

The lume is great. Especially the logos

[@MrNedzedster]

really nice watch ... thanks for the review

[@WATCHingJames]

Thank you

[@paulo1901]

Another Rolex Explorer homage!

[@WATCHingJames]

It has set a bit of a standard for lots of other watches.

[@NaNByZero]

I have the first edition of the Rangemaster and I have to say, the second one looks better. The proportions are perfect. Looks great on your wrist. Congratulations James! 🕐⚙️😀

[@WATCHingJames]

Thank you. I missed out on the first one. They sold out before I could try and get one.

[@scatterbrain9490]

Enjoying the videos James

[@WATCHingJames]

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[@SingleTrackMined]

Nice watch but it seems it's become more a referendum on TGV. I'm a big fan of him and Hugo and I like the logos on the dial. Nice field watch good review. Cheers!

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[@andrewd7586]

Nice to see another fellow Aussie grab one James. I live in regional Victoria. I got number 52 James.👍🏼 I have more than a few field watches, mostly vintage as in WW2 & Vietnam US issue ones.😎

[@WATCHingJames]

I would love a vintage field watch. I have considered them many times. But Im already buying too many watches and not enough cash to pay for them all 😂😂

[@andrewd7586]

@@WATCHingJames I’m hearing ya mate!😭🤤😂 Look at Benrus to start.😉

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

So, numerals from the Rolex Explorer, 12 o'clock index from the Orient Defender, hands from the Tudor Ranger? I had hoped Marc & TGV would have been a bit more original instead of borrowing from other manufacturers.

[@WATCHingJames]

It is an interesting watch. I’m looking forward to see what they do next

[@johnmiranda9310]

Most borrow from different Brands. Idea is to create a more affordable piece than some of these insane overpriced pieces. At the end it's a watch.

[@andyholton7959]

I like it that’s a good buy 👍👌🏻

[@WATCHingJames]

Thank you

[@elmoelms2743]

Morning James , I’m with you on the size. 37mm is to small for me but understand why that chose that size. It’s not a bad looking watch I quite like the logos on the face but that still wouldn’t make me buy one

[@WATCHingJames]

Overall it’s really nice. Maybe one day I’ll appreciate smaller watches more.

[@Stricko72]

That's a great field watch, I've watched a video where they explained the design process a good watch if your interested (on the urban gentry channel) 37mm yes it can seem small nowadays, but field watches were always a smaller watch. If you don't gel with it, try it on different straps, also they are bringing a version 3 put of it next year so keep your eyes peeled for it. I'm not into field watches but I've had a foray into it and got myself and bought a Circula Protrail, it's a bigger watch and the specs and build quality is top notch,and it does feel and look big on the metal bracelet but transforms into a more fieldy type when on nylon, rubber or leather. Its more pricey though, but built like a tank. Pleasure as always watching your videos, cheers.

[@WATCHingJames]

I’m looking forward to the next watch. I think he mentioned it might be a gmt.

[@amon_ndemo]

Nice dispay back

[@WATCHingJames]

It looks really good

[@dunderhay9169]

How many turns of the crown is a full wind? I watched the launch video for this and I couldn't believe they just removed the rotor and left the slipping mainsping/barrel, winding a mechanical is more satisfying because you feel the spring tension increase more than an auto and you can feel when it is fully wound. I like TGV, but the dial design looks a bit messy on this one. Sorry to be so critical, but it sounds like you'll flip this one, and you have other much nicer watches 👍

[@WATCHingJames]

The positive is you can’t over wind it. But yes. I think I’ll be letting this one go.

[@alexbizz]

TVG

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[@megasoid]

I own thus retro-futuristic beauty. Thank you for a great review. Islander Watch is killing it.

[@WATCHingJames]

They make some fantastic watches

[@martinowl]

I like the size but never took a fancy to this one. If I remember correctly, this one didn’t instantly sell out, unlike the first collaboration which went in literally seconds.

[@NaNByZero]

8 hours. And I got one of them.

[@martinowl]

@@NaNByZero well done 👍

[@tombeatty4792]

According to Marc at LIW, the mechanical sold more than 500 in the first 8 hours. The second 500 took a few days to go through, so it's hard to judge which one was the bigger hit.

[@WATCHingJames]

It took a couple of weeks to seek out. I think the size and number sold affected that.

[@andrewd7586]

First Edition was only 500. This edition was 1,000. I believe they’re all gone now well & truly.👍🏼

[@valerin0]

Good video, company, watch, strap, price thumbs up from me

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[@libor4128]

Thank you for a great review. I own this piece (no. 777, which I am happy about because in my culture 7 is a lucky number). Problem is, like James I somehow cannot connect to the watch and am thinking of letting it go. I have to add that my reservations are purely about the design; technically the watch is very fine and I am finding it to be super accurate.

[@WATCHingJames]

Wow. Thats the number I wanted. 777 is my favourite number. Enjoy

[@brianmsahin]

Really nice field watch. Marc and TGV are very trustworthy. The dial on this is particularly nice.

[@WATCHingJames]

I do really like the design and the lume

[@ronnieh1326]

This watch sold out quite quickly when it came out. Same was with their earlier collab watch. Insightful review as always. Am actually with my collection now and this doesn’t tickle my fancy

[@WATCHingJames]

I think it is a nice watch. Nice to have something a bit different

[@eldtritch_eel]

I own #117/1000 and it is a great watch. I didn't like it when I first saw it out of the box but as soon as I put it on a leather strap, that's when it came to life and I started loving it.

[@WATCHingJames]

It does look really good on leather.

[@adk7962]

It’s a great watch. Can’t go wrong with an Islander Urban Gentry collab. Thanks!

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[@rafaelribeiro404]

Looking at the specs, the watch is a bit overpriced, if it wasn't a TGV collab it would Be like 200 bucks. I hope its the right one for you James, but to me its overpriced, with a downgraded movement and a weird grinded caseback. The skx islander is still their best imo.

[@WATCHingJames]

I had the isl003 which was one of their first and really enjoyed it.

[@naomiredpath4351]

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[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Great looking watch! And spot on dimensions!

[@WATCHingJames]

Thanks mate