The Islander ISL-33 Dress Watch is Pretty Dang Good

Would you just look at it? Let's check out this neat little dress watch from Islander watches.
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[@minitwatch]

Howzit going, homies? Man what a busy few weeks it's been! I hope you all are doing well! Aloha!

[@islandwatch]

Great review! And good to know the size of the typical sliced olive.

[@minitwatch]

It's a very important thing to know! Thanks, man!

[@zulu6ix290]

Islander in cursive would look better then the logo on that watch

[@richardabazley]

Agreed. The 'spacey' design is OK as far as it goes but doesn't suit the character of the watch, or any watch really. Maybe Mark should redesign the word 'Islander' but in a 1930's, New Yorky, Woody Allen style font?......😉

[@stevenwymor1398]

OMG, the boys had me laughing my ass off. All the best in the coming year Curt.

[@minitwatch]

Glad to see it, Steven! Happy New Year!!

[@Wonky-Donkey]

Mark has come out with some nice looking watches but he needs a better logo.

[@minitwatch]

I dunno, I kinda like it! There's always room for improvement, though!

[@Wonky-Donkey]

It just needs a little more pop to it.

[@kesfitzgerald1084]

I was thinking an applied logo in silver would improve the look. Your thoughts?

[@JuanHernandez-dw4vq]

You got me with that typical sliced black olive measurement. 🤣

[@minitwatch]

It was begging to be measured! (I ate it right after :p)

[@AliasEveWatches]

It's a lovely dress watch! My only gripe is the too-casual logo, but everything else about it is really nice.

[@peternic1]

Curt, I hope you, , Uncle Jimmy, and (especially) the prophet Ted... and all the viewers, have a fantastic 2021. 2020 cannot be over soon enough. Happy new year!!

[@charliebrewer617]

That dial is really great. The island watches are catching my attention also. The quality seems to be good also. I do think a no date would be a good option. Best to you and Happy New Year.

[@minitwatch]

A no-date is always the dream, huh! Happy New Year, man!

[@dustinr16]

Great review. Love your channel with it’s fun and lighthearted reviews. You’ve stayed true to yourself and haven’t sold yourself out to Rolex and other luxury brands. Island watch is amazing. I’ve seriously contemplated just collecting their watches.

[@minitwatch]

Thank you, Dustin! I appreciate it! I suggest trying one of their diver watches! They're pretty sweet! Happy New Year!

[@markg9701]

Have to say that I like the watch overall as well as the logo. Glad the date(is well sized) window is dressed up, something that many more expensive watches lack. The references number sounds cool in my opinion. More color options and logo on the clasp are the only additional improvements I can think of.

[@DarthMalaks_Missing_Lower_Jaw]

nice watch and nice review! Mark's watches have caught my attention previously and I need to give them a more serious look. Great dimensions.

[@minitwatch]

Check 'em out!

[@jimg518]

Awesome watch. Marc continues to nail it.

[@cmitt8883]

Nice blue on these. I’m a fan.

[@minitwatch]

Awesome! :)

[@adamt1564]

Thanks for the great review--this watch is a beauty! Love the dimensions and simplicity.

[@mountainhobo]

The white printed logo doesn't work for me. Metal applied logo would have been nice. // Edit: Having looked at the white one, the black printed logo looks okay there. Perhaps the addition of the blue dial here overwhelms the logo and makes it look out of place.

[@minitwatch]

Perhaps so. I'm sure this is only the beginning of this series of Islander.

[@kesfitzgerald1084]

That is a handsome watch with good specs and at a good price.

[@minitwatch]

I hope Mark keeps going with this series!

[@kesfitzgerald1084]

@@minitwatch I would add, and in reference to another comment, an applied logo - posibly in silver would look just that much classier.

[@kiwicory100]

Haven't seen one of your vids in ages...hope all is well...thanks for the video.

[@FrankLavoy]

Ahhhh ... the Red October 😔 After you mentioned this watch, I wrote Marc @ Long Island Watch and he told me it was all sold out and there were no re-issues of that version. 😢 However, this blue dial on this ISL-33 is just fantastic. Great combo with the brown leather strap 🙂👍🏼

[@jakelee1344]

"Frantastic". That's why I tune in to Minitwatch!

[@minitwatch]

lol. Thank you for watching!

[@swabby429]

The Planter's Peanut starred in an ad just before this video.

[@jc944t]

Good review and Happy New Year Curt ! Yeah Marc has been killing it, can't wait to see what he comes up with for 2021!

[@halfpastblog]

It's a neat proposition. Something about it just doesn't appeal to me but I don't know what. Another fun review. Thanks! 👍

[@minitwatch]

Growing pains, I think. Mark is finding the groove you know? Cheers!

[@halfpastblog]

@@minitwatch He's doing a great job for sure. I own and love two of his Aviators. 👍

[@emptyMan0]

Thanks for the great video and happy new year to you as well Curt :)

[@minitwatch]

You're welcome. Have a great and safe one :)

[@trailblazer2339]

The dial reminds me of my Seiko SARX045. Happy holidays, Kurt!

[@minitwatch]

Indeed it I does! Back atcha and have a happy and safe new year!

[@zach7808]

I get Mido Multifort vibes, some of the older models anyway.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Cool looking watch. Happy New Year, man.

[@nicholasolifant9538]

Merry Christmas and happy new year curt 🤙🤙ahola🎅🤶🤡⛄☃️🍺🍻⛷❄

[@drewbrown9678]

Kirt/(Kurk) Mr Mark at LIW just gave you a shout out and now I love your videos too!

[@undergroundoutlaw411]

“How to deploy” 😂☠️ had me dying

[@minitwatch]

=p I have not yet figured how to to deploy!

[@mikaxms]

Thanks for the Ted talk at the end XD

[@colonelangus3826]

You are a nut. The olive got me. Never change.

[@korbindallis]

I think its the NH35 that has Date only and the NH36 is Day & Date but that's cool the No Date is NH38, like all your videos

[@minitwatch]

I get them confused a lot! Thanks!

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Great job. Looks really nice! Best Wishes to you, I hope you had a Merry Christmas....

[@minitwatch]

Thanks, Patrick! I sure did! It was seven different bottles of Whisky from 9AM onward! haha!

[@goaztecs7549]

"Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk," struck me as so funny, I dropped a like just for that joke. Thanks for the laugh! Happy New Year from San Diego :)

[@minitwatch]

I'm glad! And you're welcome! Happy new year to you as well!

[@commentjedi]

Happy New Years!

[@noice9709]

Great review! Wishing you the best in 2021! Nice watch, but I think logo is not great looking. How about a more attractive/interesting looking logo? A watch shaped logo on a watch ... kinda redundant to say the least. Anyway, have a happy and healthy New Year!

[@righton1]

Looks great. Great review.

[@minitwatch]

Thanks, Jason! Cheers!

[@akapantsusenpai181]

Great review! Happy New Year! Hope we don’t have a zombie apocalypse🚫🧟‍♂️

[@minitwatch]

Same! I don't want to have to do more cardio and limber up all the time! (props if you get that reference :p)

[@DongHoDocLa]

nice channel i happy to see it...

[@michealhoulihan513]

It’s not S2, it’s SII, that means Seiko Instruments inc..

[@wolfgangsteinel1243]

Yes! 1st comment. My goal for 2020 is reached. Cool video once again. And thanks, Ted, NOW I'm looking forward to 2021. Happy New Year!

[@minitwatch]

You have won the internet my friend! :D

[@williamzoom]

That adult fizzy looked like Tang with ice! I saw the original Stargate movie with Kurt Russell but never watched the series. Did you ever watch the series Continuum that was originally on Sci Fi?

[@minitwatch]

LOL. It was Orange Crush :p. SG-1, in case you were not aware, takes place after the movie. It's just a tremendous series and is pretty fun. I vaguely remember Continuum. Was that the one with the hottie detective from space? or the Future or something?

[@peterstone9705]

Great vid Curt, Ted needs therapy ! Have a great new year 👍🇬🇧

[@minitwatch]

Ted needs a Valium or something :p. Cheers, Peter!

[@Yakena1]

Did you cover the "Made in China" logo requirement or did I miss it?

[@giliathandtio]

It looks like Seiko.

[@minitwatch]

Is that a good or bad thing?

[@giliathandtio]

@@minitwatch I would say it's good. My only complaint is the date window in white, few similar Seikos have it in negative and it looks much better. Overall its a nice watch, I like it.

[@VzDkz]

Looks like a Tissot or an Omega

[@callmev.2397]

Do you mind dingleberryes (if thats how you spell it 🙈)? I have a small wrist too and it's hard finding short straps. Should I stop caring and just rock the longer straps?

[@minitwatch]

NO! You should get the right straps that fit well! A gentleman doesn't wear over-sized watch bands! :p Have you tried StrapsCo bands? They come in many lenghts! Also, Barton Elite silicone bands are amazing for smaller wrists as they come with TWO different long ends!

[@callmev.2397]

@@minitwatch yeah, Barton silicone is my go to. I have a few from strapsco but they never seem to have the straps I want in stock. Any other suggestions? 🙏🏻

[@adaptivekalman]

There was no check the lume. I like the song.

[@undergroundoutlaw411]

Makes it special when it happens

[@TungstenCarbideProjectile]

The "glass" is called the crystal on real watches and being made of sapphire its a legit crystal

[@pierremartin9048]

That seems like allot of watch for under 200$!

[@Yakena1]

Now Marc is the middle man when buying a Chinese watch, Aliexpress and cut him out!

[@MrBacchus18]

Very Sarx045

[@minitwatch]

So Sarxy!! :p

[@onthebench3606]

Hi , do you have any idea where they are assembled/ manufactured?

[@NathanChisholm041]

Hong kong!

[@onthebench3606]

@@NathanChisholm041 more than likely,,, I hope that someone out there understands that we, the public would like an item built elsewhere for a change, and would even pay a little more..?

[@NathanChisholm041]

@@onthebench3606 You won't get much better! The Chinese-made watches like San Martin or Zelos this islander are well made its the movements they offer need to be better. I'm tired of the NH-35...

[@onthebench3606]

@@NathanChisholm041 agreed, how about the Miyota 9015 for a change!

[@NathanChisholm041]

@@onthebench3606 Exactly what I was thinking plus they can cut a few mills of the case thickness! 9015 👍

[@Villajesse]

Hahaha you did sound like Hormone Monster .

[@minitwatch]

NICE! hahaha!

[@ivanpavlov9953]

Islander logo is horrendous, everything else is top notch

[@MrD2108]

The watch look like a generic Chinese design with a Islander logo printed on the dial, nothing special in the look's department.

[@adamt1564]

It's not easy to find all the most desired design elements in one watch. This Islander watch checks a lot of the boxes for me.

[@robadams2274]

Not a bad looking watch but I see no reason to purchase it either. You can get a Bambino for almost half the price if this is $200. Meh. Nice review.

[@mountainhobo]

Alas, the Bambinos have their own issues. The small second one could have been great, but then it has this horrid date window that destroys the classic design, particularly on the champagne dial. And then of course comes the size -- 40.5 mm and 12 mm thick. It's supposed to be a dress watch, fer crying out loud. Someone put it on a diet.

[@Starlord85]

❤

[@minitwatch]

:)

[@tresconik]

The logo ruins it for me