The most expensive watches from my personal collection

[@42Hertzer]

The "cheapest" one appeals most to me, the Seiko looks stunning!

[@islandwatch]

thank you! It's a looker

[@yusufalhajj9814]

Marc: I’m not much of a Rolex guy. Also Marc: Proceeds to show majority Rolexes 😂 I’m currently waiting/saving for my first Rolex.

[@nickkincanon4582]

Your Dad’s watch is my FAVORITE! Love the vertical pattern on the dial and great memories!

[@islandwatch]

ditto, thanks Nick!!!!

[@earlbee3196]

Super awesome collection, Thanks for sharing. ⏱️🧢 ✌🏻👨🏻‍🦱✌🏻

[@gregorioushendra]

Thank You for sharing Mark. You're such humble and very knowledge about watch. Good Luck to this channel for years to come.

[@emersonchattin9512]

Since I keep buying watches from you, I’ve decided I should just start direct depositing a portion of my pay check to Long Island Watch lol.

[@Zotrax1946]

😂 That’s a good idea for me too ☝🏻

[@islandwatch]

LOL. Gladly :)

[@Zotrax1946]

@@islandwatch For sure Marc, off course you’ll be glad to🤣😉

[@andal7404]

I need a Guliani type Carribbean account. I'm too far gone for anything else. And now I want to get into clocks! Don't you find, despite all your intentions to the contrary, you can never sell a single one, with some cockamamie excuse. I'm gonna fix it, blah, blah, blah.

[@JeffersGordon]

So Mark should now let us meek automatically build up credit then he sends emails to “The club” recommending “this months best buy” - say for $300 per mtg, we we can hold off for as little or as much depending what we want……. Over to you Mark, time to start the watch club!

[@dalerichardson8842]

Really great of you to share more of your collection with us Mark. 👌😊

[@islandwatch]

My pleasure!

[@mikeg6008]

Thanks for showing us your different watches! I think a Grand Seiko would fit nicely with that group.

[@speedypaul2314]

Marc love the fact you don't service unless something wrong. I totally agree ❤ That daytona is crazy heavy. I love the blue yachtmaster. It's really nice.

[@islandwatch]

It is super heavy, thanks for watching.

[@dahak972]

I looked at some used Rolex watches once at a jewelry store. I was wearing my Engineer M Pioneer Ball watch at the time. I thought they were fake when I picked them up. They felt like cheap toys with the hollow end-links. It was illuminating and disappointing at the same time. It made me feel a lot better about getting the Ball for instead of one of them. I didn’t know until now that they used to make them like that. Crazy. Thanks for all of the information. I love the videos!❤

[@LS1007]

Beautiful group of watches. It’s nice that you have your father’s watch. I have my father’s and grandfather’s watch and a great uncle’s pocket watch. They’re not Rolex but mean a lot to me just the same. Thanks for sharing Marc and have a great day!

[@islandwatch]

That's so nice to hear, thanks for sharing.

[@kevinpoole8880]

A very beautiful collection ! Thank you for sharing it with us !

[@jimferry4751]

Love the Daytona the most. I would be happy with a SS version, but the market is crazy on them. Great collection Marc.

[@cookingwithwatches]

Beautiful watch collection my friend. I do agree with you that Submariner as simple as it is doesn’t fly under the radar. For this reason for my son’s birth year watch I decided to get him a 36mm explorer. In my opinion 36mm is perfect first watch and he can wear it in any occasion.

[@4evalost948]

You collection is exquisite. I love all the blue dials Blue happens to be my fav color lots of fun watching you talk about all the watches.

[@BeckVMH]

I love your dad’s watch. Heirlooms are always top tier, regardless of manufacturer or monetary value. The Seiko was also a great watch, love that dial.

[@davidrosenblum2178]

Beautiful Prospex Spring Drive GMT! I have the GS 20th anniversary with the snowflake dial and never knew it did that. I’ll have to try it next time I give it some wrist time! An amazing collection of watches and the stories behind them add real flavor. Keep enjoying them and thanks for sharing!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching

[@richardtwyning]

I've commented before that the Seiko Spring Drive GMT is my favourite. I really like power reserve meters. I'm interested in what your cheapest watch is? I'm not talking about Islanders you've taken from your own supply, but actually bought. Have you got an F-91W? 😉

[@islandwatch]

I will do that in a future video, actually.

[@jimg518]

My very first Rolex back in 1994 was a Datejust with a gray tapestry dial, fluted bezel, white gold. Loved that watch, wish I had not sold it. So your Dads Datejust really hits home with me.

[@sunrisejak2709]

My favorite watch in my collection is a Seiko spring drive which is from their Presage line. It's a limited edition collaboration piece done with Studio Ghibli and from the animated film Porco Rosso. It's the SNR047 limited to 500 pcs. Incredible enamel dial adorned with Porco Rosso elements. Truly a cool piece. I also have it's companion piece which is a chronograph limited to 600 pcs. I feel fortunate to have both of these unique time pieces.

[@georgefotiadis3787]

I looked them up on google and they look gorgeous even from pictures.

[@sunrisejak2709]

@@georgefotiadis3787 Thanks. I love watches that have a backstory. Even though Porco Rosso is an animated film it's still quite well done and a classic. If you have Netflix have a look. But most people think a Seiko for 5,000 bucks is a bit crazy! 😊

[@georgefotiadis3787]

​@@sunrisejak2709 I surely will have a look at the film ,5k for a seiko may seem a little bit too much but when you think of the movement,the limited production and the looks of these watches its totally worth it in my opinion,you sir made a great choice buying them.

[@boGardoN]

love this video, long time coming!

[@islandwatch]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@brianmartin4035]

Nice video, thanks for sharing. I like your yacht master the best but that Seiko is really cool.

[@teddybitner3302]

Thanks for sharing and for all that you do for the watch community! I also have a 2006 16610 Sub, favorite of all my watches.

[@Friends_and_fragrances]

Stunning collection Marc!!!

[@inonisttr]

I never have thought of you as a rolex guy. You are a great guy, admire the long island watches effort. Started great for those of us that dont have skx (I am an idiot for not buying one as is was discounted)

[@johnboyd7158]

Marc : nice to see your “high end “ watches. Interesting how tastes change over time. In 2003, my favorite watch was a Breitling Super Avenger at a ridiculous 48 mm. Now I wear my ISL watches much more often. Thanks

[@markhondaturbo]

Incredible selection, im in love with the Daytona and the Seiko

[@jeremysmith9696]

the SNR049 is my favorite! I love that watch the SNR033 is one of my grails.

[@islandwatch]

thanks so much!

[@Spartan117KC]

When I got promoted last year I picked up an SNR049 from Japan as they were gone here in the US. It's a chonker of a watch height wise, but it definitely wears really well. I took mine off the bracelet and opted for a blue sail cloth for now. The dial is one of the best seiko dials I have in my collection and certainly the best AR coating. There have been times wearing it that I felt the crystal fell out of the watch. It's just amazing. Great collection, Mark.

[@teddybitner3302]

I have a date sub from the same year, prefer pre-ceramic subs as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaeljordan6008]

Beautiful collection. Love the pre ceramic sub - what a sub should look like in my opinion and the date with cyclops is a must for me. And the UN MaxiMarine, the Romans with the blue dial are beautiful.

[@joeschlicht]

Now that I see it in this context, that blue dial Daytona is fantastic! Never really cared much for any Daytona... but that's just nice. Love the Yachtmaster with the blue dial as well. And I personally prefer the aluminum bezel subs.

[@comeonman7423]

Thanks for sharing, absolutely love the collection especially the seiko and Yatchmaster

[@islandwatch]

You and me both!

[@comeonman7423]

I think I’m going to go for the Islander equivalent though 👌🏽

[@guvna6520]

Nice pieces. That white gold blue dial Daytona is stunning. Love the Seiko GMT too.

[@rem9011]

Incredible collection. For some reason so many of watch youtubers seem to enjoy bashing Rolex at every opportunity (perhaps it generates clicks as frustrated youngsters fume over not being able to actually buy one and pretend other brands are better) so it is great to see so many real heavy Rolex hitters. That Daytona was a surprise, was not expecting that! The way Rolex makes these watches to me is incredible.

[@jhors7777]

Great channel channel and watches, thanks, Mark

[@michaelj8793]

Nice collection considering the amount of pieces that you have access to I can appreciate your restraint it can be admired by all Thanks for sharing as always my friend Wheels Up My Friend and Be Well 👍

[@islandwatch]

thanks so much

[@dennismiller4062]

Thanks for sharing! That is a very nice collection!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@riocc]

love the 16013 Datejust... got the exact same one as a birthyear watch and is probably my favourite watch

[@tomo9224]

Great collection! I'm not really a Rolex person but when you put your dad's Datejust on your wrist it just looked special. Perhaps I'm surrounded by too many divers or because it was a little smaller but the Datejust hit a little different. Your old man had some style. Thanks for sharing the collection!

[@edjustice7755]

Thx for the share M. If you needed a 3 watch collection, I would take the WG DT, Sub and UN or DJ. Nice rotation u have there!

[@alyandjake9090]

Beautiful collection mark! Thanks for sharing

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@ivanmejia6843]

I agree with the "if a'int broke, don't fix it" approach to servicing. Only times I'd go with a regular 3-5 year regular interval is with a very special vintage watch, where parts are very hard to find later on. A "preventive" service so to speak.

[@XjohnjohnX88]

Lovely watches! Congrats Mark!

[@stemikger]

That Seiko made me drool. I'm not a fan of Rolex, but thanks for sharing Mark. You are my favorite KZbin guy because you are so real and not into the hobby for he flex

[@Poldek.Misiak]

Mark, will Islander watches have retailers in Europe? I would love to buy an Islander watch but my country's high tax rate and duties deter me from buying one.

[@0xMaverick]

Superb collection. I am thinking of starting a watch business to get myself all these many rolexes :D

[@Libertà_sulla_vita]

I agree. I dont service my watches either. To me there is no sense unless the time keeping isn't up to snuff.

[@sinjinadams2862]

Great video! I absolutely love the Seiko GMT Spring Drive. I love Titanium watches and I love faded blue to black dials. I like how the dial though is the opposite of most blue to black dials.

[@islandwatch]

Thank you

[@thetruebatman4632]

I love that Mark doesn’t know and doesn’t care what a Sub goes for today. It’s refreshing to see a watch channel that just loves watches instead of the profit margins that watches can bring. You’re the man. That UN is something I’ve never seen before, I love it. That inverse cyclops is so bad@$$ and they nailed the execution. You’re the watch lover’s watch lover Mark.

[@uzaerahmed]

Man that Daytona is drop dead gorgeous. Love the collection

[@peterv9492]

Love your Ulysses Nardin and your Yachtmaster!!!

[@czguy3045]

So my mom worked for a big dollar non-profit when we lived in Dallas and a retired doctor that volunteered there had a Datejust or maybe a Day Date that was extremely similar to your father's watch. Definitely two tone and had the lines on the dial. That is literally the watch that got me interested in watches. I've never owned a Rolex but do own two Omegas and previously owned another. If i were to get one, 80% chance it would be an Explorer but probably a Datejust would be the better option. Great video. It felt quite personal.

[@ElderPinto254]

your table got two eyes staring at me lol.. nice watches love the old scool rolex !!!

[@razmanrazak8680]

Hi Mark. Do you have a video of your full collection?

[@djr4840]

Hey Mark considering you sell and come across so many brands which independent/micro brand would you say is the best value that punches above its price point and is more comparable to the big boys (Rolex, omega, Cartier, etc)

[@better_together-w4m]

Great collection, Marc. By any chance do you service Sinn watches? BTW, I really do enjoy your approach to these watch reviews.

[@islandwatch]

No, sorry!

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

I have a few that are in the luxury category as well… I never mention it… Hotel now, I suppose… I like them, but to tell you the truth, I really find the enjoyment in the bargain… The watch the punches above it’s priced here… That’s why I have Four in my collection from your brand not to mention 40+ budget Seiko, citizen, Hamilton, etc… and another 30 micro brands… And even a box full of Chinese specials… I say that as I’m wearing my omega constellation…

[@laurencehogg6010]

You should wear that daytona when you go out to eat. Just scrape the clasp on the table to leave a $20 tip.

[@anorax001]

The Seiko Spring Drive is very interesting and is a beautiful watch.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@eljayr4669]

My favourite was the Yachtmaster 40. Rolex do get a lot of flak about hype, overprice and lack of movement finishing but they do make really good solid watches and this is a good example of that.

[@tancreddehauteville764]

Love the Ulysee Nardin. 😀 Love the third Rolex with the metal bezel. 😃

[@thetruebatman4632]

“Hi this is Mock…” that accent whips my head around every time 😂 we don’t have many authentic Long Islanders down here in Texas.

[@zachlong100]

Very nice set of watches! I have a soft spot for the old Datejusts cause my first expensive watch is a 1984 2tone model. Still have it too 😁 and very comfortable to wear.

[@Okido24]

I love blue watches too!

[@scottsj4625]

I love the Seiko Spring Drive watch. The movement is amazing and keeps very accurate time. I love the sweep of the second hand go round and round. I wish I could afford one. This inflation has killed my buying power. I used to have a few Rolex watches, but this was before 911 happened, and in the DC area many banks would not lend money, so I lost job after job not getting fired but companies going under all over the place and I had to sell everyone but one off. I had a 1987 Datejust, an older Yachtmaster, but I kept the no date sub as it goes with everything and fits well on my small wrist. Back then I could just go to a dealer and buy them with a discount, and I think it was close to 20 percent off retail. Now they seem nearly impossible to get at MSRP, with no more discounts. They try to make you buy a bunch of junk first, and I suggest you leave the store and go elsewhere.

[@islandwatch]

Very sad what has happened to the ADs of today.

[@ashleychambers7602]

I’ve a few Breitlings which I love but my prized watch is my dads rotary, I loved my dad dearly and to have his watch is priceless to me . Great video

[@islandwatch]

Sweet, thank you.

[@gaffs82]

What camera and setup do you use for the close ups?

[@bber45]

Beautiful. My first Rolex after I graduated in 2003 was the Sub 16610. To me, the dimensions of it are perfect. Couldn't buy a modern Rolex Sub because to me, the Maxi Dial and the Lugs are too big to feel like a sub. Plus, no way a plane jane sub is worth 10k+ lol. People are getting hosed if they are paying over 10k for a modern day sub. Now my 2nd Rolex I bought was the 18k White Gold Daytona with Arabic Numbers black dial. I bought that in 2006/7 after my first deployment. It was such a killer watch. I felt that the weight was well balanced and it just fit like a glove on my wrist. I sold it in 2020 for 30k with box and papers. No regrets but its crazy how much that model gained value in about 2 decades.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for sharing. Totally agree on the sub wear ability

[@crespohuerta]

I love that yatch master.

[@berare777]

Marc, how is the accuracy on the Seiko ? Nice collection !

[@pbbbht]

This is definitely a neat addition in the variety of the channel's content. I really enjoyed this video and wouldn't mind more of it mixed in.

[@islandwatch]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@supremegalacticcommander2783]

Great collection. Funny, my first "real" watch was my Dad's circa 1984 Rolex Date (smaller brother to the Datejust), two-toned with pale champagne dial, which was given to him by a dear friend and business associate, and my beloved UN Maximarine Chronometer (opaline dial with Arabic numerals) which my Wife convinced me to buy on our honeymoon in 2007. The UN has never been serviced, the Rolex was serviced once that I am aware of in 2001 and both run like fine Swiss watches! Great minds!

[@commandZee]

Yacht Master 😍 Thanks for sharing Marc!

[@islandwatch]

You bet!

[@TheFROG338]

thanks mark, great watches...

[@GetOffMyLawnSKX]

I didn’t know you had the Daytona. That was a bit of a surprise. I already knew the others. The Dadjust is the best one 👌🏼

[@ChrisSamuel1729]

Beautiful! The Daytona and the Datejust are my favorites. Have you ever considered the automatic Grand Seiko GMT with the cream dial?

[@islandwatch]

I have actually! Maybe in the not-to-near future.

[@jimg518]

I like blue as well and my grail watch would be the H Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds with the Funky Blue dial, reference 3200-1205. Worth a look Marc.

[@islandwatch]

Will do

[@Javi_C]

Beautiful collection Marc!

[@islandwatch]

Thank you kindly

[@freedomfirst5420]

Seeing your father's old Rolex, was definitely great to see. I have my father-in-laws old Omega Speedmaster Moon watch from the early '70's. I plan on giving it to my oldest son on his birthday.

[@islandwatch]

Sweet, thanks.

[@seattlegrrlie]

My Rolex clasp looks the same. Gorgeous color on that Yachtmaster

[@maxpaws3977]

A seller on eBay is selling about 5 of the same vintage watches, should I be suspicious of this? Can vintage watches be fake or unreliable to buy?

[@islandwatch]

No comment, sorry!

[@raven_of_zoso455]

I saw this video yesterday, and I can't get the Seiko out of my head. I woke up this morning and started reading about it, and just seen your other review on it. I've always wanted a Springdrive, but this Seiko ticks so many boxes for me (even though the Snowflake is drop-dead gorgeous, too). That gradient dial from blue to black looks like a gem. But, the only thing I have against Springdrive is the whole servicing deal. From what I've read, it's a bloody agony in the central bum-region and quite expensive, too. What's your thoughts, Mark? Also, thanks for all the great content you're putting out. I love that you get so up-close to the engineering end of it, and you are genuinely excited by talking about it. No wonder you're TGVs first choice for a good watch talk.

[@gregwebb1107]

Marc, nice collection. I know you have many more. Ironically, I'm wearing my Islander Republic (Pepsi) while I'm watching this. I consider this watch my most affordable luxury watch. Great job!

[@islandwatch]

Thank!

[@khronokraze]

Very nice higher end watches. Thanks for sharing. Curious, I thought maybe I saw you wear a different Seiko spring drive GMT at one point... The one with the half blue and half white gmt bezel?

[@islandwatch]

Nope, though I know the watch you mean.

[@eguy13v]

The Yacht Master is simply gorgeous.

[@67NewEngland]

- Love dads DJ for all it’s period traits, jangly bracelet, end links etc.

[@j.p.john.12]

blue dials are my favorite too. ir seems like the vacheron constantine blue dial is the grail of blue dials but i actually like the blue on any of the casio oceanus watches. thanks for sharing. my fav from yours is the daytona of course

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching

[@mattshaffer5935]

Thanks for sharing!

[@islandwatch]

You bet!

[@jodysilvia2]

Beautiful collection.

[@islandwatch]

Thank you so much 😊

[@AlTheEngineer]

The Yacht Master 116622 is GORGEOUS in blue dial! To this very day I regret not buying one back in 2015 ... it was offered to me through a friend for $6k!!! and I passed thinking I'll get it later, yeah that "later" never came and now they go for $12K+ :(

[@halfsourlizard9319]

The Daytona seems consummately impractical as a chrono -- have to unscrew the pushers ... and it doesn't have a rotating bezel ... but I'm probably actually the weirdo for *using* my chronos frequently ... Good looking watch, but a Type XXI seems way more usable -- and has a date and a flyback.

[@roger.p.007]

NIce collection! If you ever plan on selling the Seiko, I call dibs. 😁

[@franka9760]

Okay, now that you've got the expensive ones accounted for, do you still have something that you consider your grail watch? For me, it's a Grand Seiko Spring Drive with the textured white dial.

[@David-nx2vm]

Marc, I saw the Oisin podcast and liked it a lot. He can be full of himself but he was pretty down-to earth since you have no pretense - loved it! I didn’t think I wanted another Rolex, but your Yacht-Master has me re-thinking it. Ugh, here we go…

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for sharing!

[@yarossnydertime6225]

Beautiful Watch Collection

[@patrickiredale4359]

A beautiful collection. I’m equally interested in your total watch collection. How many exactly? 🤔

[@Wahlrusberg]

My favourite modern Daytona reference. I wish they made steel version so I could tell myself I might one day own it lol

[@dexy171]

Lovely collection mark i was checking prices on the submariner the other day with no date it was was 7 thousand 7 hundred pounds

[@islandwatch]

yikes!

[@ChromeMan04]

Was hoping to see an Omega or a Grand Seiko in there. Still this is a beautiful and classy collection.

[@GapBahnDirk]

I especially like the Seiko Spring Drive in what is almost a Marine Master case.