The most expensive watches from my personal collection

Come check out my priciest pieces from my collection. Some not only have financial value, but sentimental value as well. Hope you enjoy it!
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[@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.

[@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!

[@42Hertzer]

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

[@islandwatch]

thank you! It's a looker

[@gregorioushendra]

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

[@dalerichardson8842]

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

[@islandwatch]

My pleasure!

[@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. ⏱️🧢 ✌🏻👨🏻‍🦱✌🏻

[@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.

[@jimferry4751]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@jeremysmith9696]

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

[@islandwatch]

thanks 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+ :(

[@timothydick1871]

The Yacht master is $12.5K give or take a bit Mark. I was actually in a mall close to your area (I believe) that had a display model exactly like yours on the weekend. Whether you will ever get one remains to be seen but that’s the price they quoted me. Keep up the good work!

[@islandwatch]

thanks for the info

[@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

[@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.

[@crespohuerta]

I love that yatch master.

[@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.

[@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

[@Wahlrusberg]

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

[@laurencehogg6010]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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…

[@teddybitner3302]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@troublemakingpups5787]

As always your Dad's date just is the winner! Ulysses Nardin is sweet as well. Maybe slip an Omega in the collection. 🐶🐕😊👋🏼

[@islandwatch]

I have one :)

[@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.

[@jhors7777]

Great channel channel and watches, thanks, Mark

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@kevinpoole8880]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@Crotone79]

Dayummmm!! White Gold Daytona = insane!! 😍

[@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen]

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

[@peterv9492]

Love your Ulysses Nardin and your Yachtmaster!!!

[@ChromeMan04]

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

[@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.

[@boGardoN]

love this video, long time coming!

[@islandwatch]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@ElderPinto254]

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

[@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.

[@guvna6520]

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

[@67NewEngland]

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

[@anorax001]

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

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@24934637]

I guess everyone just assumes that seeing as you are a 'watch guy' and run a 'watch channel' you MUST have really high end watches in your personal collection, totally failing to see that it's NOT just a hobby for people who have vast amounts of money. OK, we all admit that an A Lange & Sohne is visually more interesting than a Seiko 5 watch, but it's NOT just about the price or perceived 'quality'. I have watches with a RRP of about £3K and watches that I've bought for £25 in my collection, and the one I wear the most was under £200! As always, thank YOU for posting an interesting and informative video.

[@uzaerahmed]

Man that Daytona is drop dead gorgeous. Love the collection

[@tancreddehauteville764]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@jeanlefranc3817]

Thank you Marc. This reminds us how cheap Rolex bracelets were not that long ago, before the brand moved into the luxury goods market.

[@islandwatch]

So true

[@thelifeofjools8384]

Beautiful collection ! And interesting coming from someone who lives and breathes all things watches. Price becomes irrelevant really...Given the choice, I'd have left the Daytona on the table and grabbed the Seiko :) That's stunning..... All the best...and thanks 👍

[@islandwatch]

thanks so much!

[@Okido24]

I love blue watches too!

[@yarossnydertime6225]

Beautiful Watch Collection

[@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!

[@alyandjake9090]

Beautiful collection mark! Thanks for sharing

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@Friends_and_fragrances]

Stunning collection Marc!!!

[@Zotrax1946]

Marc, think about it- in 3 years, at 50 (for both of us)- will be a good time for a GS. That’s also how I am going to pass it with my wife. She won’t say no to a present for a momentous birthday 😉. That UN is NICE! The Seiko looks very toolish. Your father’s watch-respect! I imagine that it is your most valued watch.

[@islandwatch]

Sure is, thanks for watching.

[@riocc]

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

[@brianmartin4035]

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

[@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 👌🏽

[@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!

[@seattlegrrlie]

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

[@commandZee]

Yacht Master 😍 Thanks for sharing Marc!

[@islandwatch]

You bet!

[@theomerian6102]

Wow - who would've thought that you were a Rolex snob! 🤣🤣 All joking aside, what a great collection that you should be proud of. I'd take the Seiko though 😉

[@saccaball]

I don’t think I have ever seen you wearing a G Shock. Nice

[@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.

[@Theo-ul8qm]

Those polished center links are what puts me off buying the Rolex models that have them. They're just scratch magnets and the bracelets look worn very quickly. I guess you could just put them on a strap, but Rolex bracelets are so nice it's kind of a shame they don't use brushed center links on more of their watches.

[@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

[@dennismiller4062]

Thanks for sharing! That is a very nice collection!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@XjohnjohnX88]

Lovely watches! Congrats Mark!

[@0xMaverick]

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

[@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.

[@TheFROG338]

thanks mark, great watches...

[@clifforddriver9434]

Excellent!

[@cliff.frankenberger]

Wow, that Daytona is absolutely beautiful... I would be afraid to wear it. I looked at submariners a couple of years ago, and for what you paid, I’d spring for one - they are now about 13k and north in good condition (yours looked pristine). At the top of my collection is a Breitling Colt 44 with a blue face and a brushed SS bracelet. I love that watch, but I know it’s in a different category than your Sub and Daytona and I’m not afraid to wear it :)

[@islandwatch]

Beautiful choice

[@XHobbiesPrime]

That Seiko is almost perfect. I wish the crown was at 3 o'clock. That's it. Everything else is just amazing on it.

[@islandwatch]

thanks so much.

[@bring.us.together]

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!

[@pablito09]

the white gold Daytona is superb !!!!

[@islandwatch]

👍🏻

[@InGratitudeIam]

Congratulations on being able to acquire and enjoy those beautiful watches. The family pieces are true treasures. Just think, if your kids really piss you off, you can be buried with your entire collection! :))

[@GapBahnDirk]

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

[@jimfiore4671]

I still much prefer tritium. It glows 24 7 for 15 to 25 years. I drive a truck at night and there is absolutely no lume that will stay bright from sun down to sun up. I wear my Ball watch almost exclusively because of that. Ball is my favorite company, but the tritium is the reason I wear it so often. When using tritium you must look at what tritium is being used. T100 tritium tubes are the brightest. T25s unfortunately are what many brands use because it's half the cost. Please, please, please put tritium in your Islanders! I know I've been asking for a few years now, but I love the Calabro GMT and the Brookville. I own them and wear them, but the tritium would keep them on my wrist all night! Anyway, thanks again Mark. God bless

[@woocoheed]

Thanks for mentioning the service history for the Submariner. I was about to ask 😅

[@islandwatch]

Haha, no worries.

[@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

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

Thanks Mark, that first one is the real Batman for me.

[@islandwatch]

no doubt!

[@BManningtree]

The Ulysse Nardin is amazing. In a smaller size it would be a grail for me.