The Ultimate $320 Rolex Explorer & Hamilton Khaki Field Watch Alternative: Rangemaster Mechanical

Today I'm excited to present a new watch in collaboration with the Islander brand, celebrating three years of our monthly #WatchTalk show with my good friend Marc Frankel of Island Watch. In this video I introduce the Islander x The Urban Gentry Rangemaster Mechanical (ref. ISL-226)-a limited-edition field watch, and the second in the Rangemaster collection. Taking inspiration from some of the most versatile and do-it-all iconic watches of all time, like the Rolex Explorer and the Hamilton Khaki Mechanical, the Rangemaster Mechanical is designed to be the ultimate modern field watch for every watch enthusiast. A stylish and functional timepiece, the 37mm Rangemaster Mechanical is also a #strapmonster that you can pair with a wide range of straps, and a great choice for both everyday wear and active pursuits.
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[@jspeakman53]

Very nice. Touch of Tudor Ranger going on there? Clue in the name perhaps?🙂

[@theurbangentry]

Well spotted, here is more details: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHepgIdqrb92aqc Enjoy and thank you. Best regards, TGV

[@gillyharwoodl70]

Tudor , Rolex, Hamilton with the name sounding like it came from Omega 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@theurbangentry]

@@gillyharwoodl70 Precisely. Taking inspiration for so many things one loves from so many different watches and being able to put it into something affordable, fun, but most importantly functional, has to be one of the most rewarding aspects about this. Not to mention helping the charities, just the cherry on top. Enjoy!

[@derekwalter4238]

I always assumed the name came from Casio. With the rangeman and the mudmasters they sell, I figured they just took it from that

[@jspeakman53]

I think it is a very clever tribute to a number of iconic watches as TGV says. Sadly at the moment all funds being saved towards Tudor Black Bay 58 which is a tribute to ... no, it's gone🤔

[@Zotrax1946]

Guys, you two are the best. No exaggeration. Good, honest and modest, down to earth, friendly and creative people, and so much more. I appreciate you deeply, each and together.

[@theurbangentry]

🙌🙌🙌🙌 You are too kind, thank you so much, that means a lot to me and I appreciate you too! Onwards, upwards and the very best of regards, TGV

[@Ishabu7]

Thank you so much TGV and Mark for what you do! What a wonderful watch you have designed! So much thought has been put into every little detail! I especially enjoyed the fact that you are also supporting charities with creating this watch! TGV and Mark, I believe that you are one of the most educational, personable, thoughtful, kindfulful, creative, funny, and overall one of the best channels out there! Keep doing what you are doing! I wish more watch channels would be like you! You are making the world a much better place!! I wish more big corporation watch makers would do this instead of thinking only about profit! But you could care less about profit, you value the consumers!! Have a wonderful rest of your day! You have truly made mine! Stay healthy and happy as always! Your watch enthusiast, Nicholas Letser 🦖🦖🦖👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🥂🥂🥂🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧⏱️⏱️⏱️😀😀😀

[@fmkrowa]

Sorry, The 8N24 and 8N33 are both 3-hand skeletonized movements from Miyota, however the 8N33 is a manual wind movement

[@byrontaylor2236]

Yup, Marc the mechanical wonder and TGV, resident Doctor of horological history. A winning combination. I feel like I know these Gentlemen. brt

[@DustandPiers]

Totally killer. The lume is unreal, and Marc's caseback carve-out is brilliant. What a simple, sensible solution. Love the motto engraving. Bravo, lads! Long live the Rangemaster!

[@Tango_November]

Purchased this as soon as I saw the announcement! This is what the community is all about, thanks TGV and Marc!

[@Podcastage]

Congratulations on the fantastic release Tristano & Marc. I already placed my order because it looks great, and I want to support the great content y’all make. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your passion with the internet.

[@theurbangentry]

Wow, I am deeply honored, thank you Bandrew, may it bring you enjoyment and faithful service. Here's to you sir 🥂😎. FYI, I got your email, apologies, I will reply soon, I have been busy with this project. Hopefully talk soon, O&U! Best regards, TGV

[@askari_jones]

Just ordered, this will be my only wind up watch and it's a beautiful choice. The 8 year old version of me who was in love with his first wind up Timex would be so proud to know that he would grow up to have a watch like this. Am really looking forward to that tactile intimacy of just winding it.

[@allrightknight]

Great to see it when a collaboration is in sync and produces a winner! Keep going guys on producing them 💪🏼

[@4evalost948]

This is a dope watch Congrats to the both of you,both you and Marc always knock it out the park with videos and the watches.

[@johnsnider4551]

TGV and Marc, two of my favorites. I have been a subscriber for years and I too am a Seiko fanatic. I’m so excited for the new range master and I placed my order this morning. It’s a beauty and I can’t wait to get my hands on it. Thanks for the wonderful content and keep those collabs coming. Marc, cheers for your website, it’s super convenient and informative and the buying process couldn’t be easier.

[@glennharris3862]

Congratulations guys!!! Looks great. Just purchased to add to my RangeMaster collection. Keep 'em coming.

[@theurbangentry]

That is awesome to hear, enjoy and thank you so much Glenn, Best regards, TGV

[@andrewdemasters3954]

Congratulations TGV and Marc for another superb watch collaboration! Proud to have ordered my RMM yesterday right after the launch! I really like how the RRM shares similar DNA elements to the first Rangemaster which I own but it is uniquely different with new design elements! Love to support you both on youtube and LIW and keep up the great work! Thank you both for getting me into the hobby with your excellent videos! Much continued success to you both!

[@DanielRothkopf]

Beautiful! A great looking watch with a cool concept behind it. Very well done!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much Daniel, 😎👍 Best regards, TGV

[@tyrant8485]

Man, what a proper watch. Even more capable with the 100 meters water resistance. Fantastic job gentlemen.

[@Spartacus-hc9xt]

Thanks guys, just ordered this one. Looking forward to taking it hiking next weekend!

[@alexm2113]

Congrats on another fantastic release to both of you! Great design!

[@defender1006]

I love the 'interplay' between you two guys, you play off each other so well and have interleaving outlooks on watches from different ends of the spectrum. BTW, I just love the red tip on the second hand, just brilliant!

[@drnick40]

Finally was able to place the order. Thank you. Already love the watch. I will cherish it because you guys have always been my favorite KZbin watch enthusiast. Tristano, with your talent to present in depth the details of a passion called watch collecting is captivating. Marc, your bravery to create your own watch brand and the constant artistic introduction of new designs and ideas are inspirational. You gentlemen and your collaborative watch are great. Thanks again.

[@drnick40]

@GIVEAWAY-464 Thank you.

[@watchmitch3699]

I’m so envious of you guys! You two are the masters

[@alyandjake9090]

Congrats to the both of you on the awesome new release!

[@thesarge118]

I have to admit, I am very happy to see you two together teaming up to bring us all high quality watches. Please add a date with the 3rd version.

[@leonidaslantz5249]

Thank you both for making this watch! I am over-the-top excited about this timepiece.

[@leonidaslantz5249]

And thanks to whoever took down that BOGUS 'Highlighted' response from the scammer.

[@bearcladxd]

Just ordered mine, super stoked. Exactly what I’ve been looking for, smaller more vintage field watch, always liked that style as I’m a veteran myself. Looking forward to getting it on wrist

[@nicholaslingg7653]

Looks like a great watch for the fall season. Thanks for donating to charity, it’s great to see caring individuals design an enthusiast watch! The follow up GMT is a great idea! Keep up the great work👍🏻🍻

[@dickyjohnson]

Congratulations from Taiwan! I just placed my order and I am very much looking forward to wearing The Rangemaster Mechanical! Thank you to Marc and TGV for all the great content, knowledge, and entertainment!

[@ronkhan911]

Fantastic piece and great collab! Just ordered this, cant wait!!

[@Joshua-lz9sk]

I’m grateful that I’ve had the chance to seen the growth of TGV for nearly a decade and I was a OG at 21 years old and now I’m closing in on 30, I feel like I’ve grown watching this channel along with Mark to be the hands down my favourite channel. Never miss a video and love watching them all and learning and growing as a gentleman thanks to them both Much love and keep moving forward

[@dennismiller4062]

Ordered mine at 2:05pm EST! Great watch guys! You nailed it again! I am more than happy to support you both!

[@ExpeditedProductions]

Congratulations, guys!! I love my RangeMaster! Really innovative way to make this affordable and uniques. Very well done! Onward and upward!

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

A great collaboration watch. Thank you both.

[@TheTarrMan]

I just got mine in today. Looks phenomenal, awesome job designing! Thank you!

[@clintnygaard8356]

I haven’t changed watches since receiving it on Saturday the 14th That’s unheard of for me. This one is a success for sure. I love flipping it over to see the movement while I wind it. ❤

[@wvmtns6400]

A must have in my collection. You two did a fantastic job on the design. A nice clean field watch.

[@jjjfffppp]

It's military inspired perfection. This might be your most thoughtful design yet . Though I'm admittedly a sucker for anything with military vibes so this is my particular favorite. Can't wait to see what comes next

[@2manysigns]

Been wearing mine for a day and it's super fun . Good job you two .

[@AQBPlays]

Actually a very stunning and phenomenal spec for the price point! Looking forward to the future collabs

[@edwardhodgson3994]

Congratulations lovely work. So many nice details, love the cyclops grind and the gold movement in the rugged case.

[@joehodgkiss2546]

Got one!!!! Been waiting all day to order it!!!! Looks awesome my favorite watch is my Hamilton Khaki so I know I’m going to love this… Congratulations on this watch!!!

[@cowboyswami2017]

You Guys are great ! I just bought one. Thanks so much!!🤘😀

[@amankozha9778]

It's Finally Here;)! Great Job Done! Have a great rest of the week ahead, Sir TGV!

[@RandomRobReviews]

Thanks for video. Ordered one today.

[@stu632]

Great stuff guys, love your passion and sincere love of watches and spreading that love. The watch is great. The wee dome on the back, the manual wind, 100 m. It is a watch made by enthusiasts ticking the boxes we all wish brands could do more often.

[@GodJilicious]

Well done.. Looks amazing, definitely picking it up

[@sethdunlap9868]

I ordered mine and luckily was able to get one.... can't freaking wait!

[@MichaelPlum]

Ordered. Great size, love that it's a mechanical movement, and better water resistance than the Hamilton. Love it, keep up the great designs!

[@bassplayer2011ify]

Got mine today and you guys hit this out the park. I've been looking for something to scratch the field watch itch and this perfect.

[@asiantimepieces]

Cool release! I like the red font under the 6 and the movement looks nice👌🏼👌🏼

[@floturon7904]

looks lovely, congrats! lohe the strap choice very tempting for fall season 👏

[@pete1208]

Congratulations guys. The hard work and dedication is paying off.

[@DecemberNames]

you did great with this one, keep doing it! I just wanted to take a moment to say how amazing your video was! I was really impressed with the quality of the footage, the editing, and the overall presentation. You did a great job of explaining the topic in a clear and concise way, and I learned a lot from watching your video. ;)

[@jeremycorrao]

Looks fantastic! Mine is on the way! I can't wait to get it! Cheers!

[@oo7kamikaze]

Just pulled the trigger on one. Love the size and extra water resistance relative to my Khaki King auto. The manual wind movement and better lume is just the icing on the cake! Can't wait to get it in my hands.

[@SteveMullins-ov3fn]

Ordered one to support you both. Big fan of your KZbin channels. Watch them whilst walking to and from work and washing up! You have cost me a bit of money this year ( 2 x Squale, 3 x Islander etc) but you have rekindled my interest in watches with your passion and both your positive outlooks on life always brighten up my day. Respect to you both for also supporting those charities. Keep up the good work. Steve ((Winchester, England)

[@USFOLLOWME]

So I just bought one. So happy to get it before they run out. All the best with sales.

[@williamgraham4095]

Was not happy I missed the Rangemaster last year, just purchased Rangemaster Mechanical today and I am so glad I waited.

[@danielkyle8291]

Great discussion on the design language for this new field watch. Love it!

[@jamesfillers7308]

That movement is beautiful

[@Javi_C]

Congratulations on the new release! 🎊🎉

[@K_man217]

My favorite watch couple, at it again. Congrats on the fire release boys!

[@tonyt6172]

Just received my Range master Mechanical No 549.. loving it, put in a black rubber strap and installed the fabric strap to my green baby alpinist. Beautiful.. happy days!!

[@mark26785]

Tristano, this was another amazing collaboration! It's really inspiring, beautiful, and of course... I purchased mine :) All the best, ciao!

[@tdotcom_lee2537]

You guys are great, Awesome watch, missed the last collaboration, So couldn't miss this one, order placed can't wait to get it here in Wales..

[@smedleyhverovhe8919]

Ordered mine @ 11.04! This one checks all the boxes for me. Glad I held off purchasing the Hamilton mechanical.

[@Realmikesambo]

Such thoughtful watch guys. I’m inspired to do a 6 watch video. Can’t wait to hear the analysis.

[@alexdiaz2003]

Congratulations on your new release! Wishing you a very successful run! God bless you gents

[@mitchmatic8029]

Congrats Tristano and Marc! Well done-again

[@OGbrundle]

Man I just recently discovered a love of watches and I hate that I knew nothing of your channel when this and the original were released. Both are everything i like and want. Sincerely hope there will be a third run

[@clinttugaff7827]

Ordered Mine! Missed the first Rangemaster but finally managed this one. 2 of my favorite watch guys!

[@anton0529]

This watch is perfection. Everything about it is just great i cannot think of anything negative at all. Very good job guys

[@Gunfart01]

Pulled the trigger on this. My FIRST Islander. I am beyond excited. Nicely done Lads.

[@goran3149]

Your videos are so good I go back and watch the old ones for entertainment

[@carlexplores8709]

I love the case back cutout idea. Great engineering judgement!

[@hazelbolivar]

Another home run, congrats on the release!!!

[@lshin80]

Finally a watch under 500 bucks where it's actually nice to see the movement!

[@seikowatchsan]

Great work, guys! I really like the new watch! Congratulations!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you! 😎🙏 Best regards, TGV

[@robertconquest2220]

Looking forward to receiving mine. Ive been looking for a field watch for a while now. Thanks TGV. Best Robert

[@spud13x13]

Just a great watch, guys! I frankly love that reverse internal dome on the caseback crystal, it speaks to the design decisions that we engineers make all the time to MAKE IT WORK! If I'd seen this before I ordered the grey JFK last week, it would have been a much more difficult choice. Sadly, I'm sure it will be sold out before I'm ready to press the go buttom again. Also - love to see Marc rockin the Cooper swag!

[@clarencebenjaminlim]

Missed out on the 1st one. Not going to miss out on this one. Stunning

[@NicholasSpinelli-ej9gr]

Tgv i’ve been a big fan of you for a long time you’ve got me into Watches so creative honest I love your content

[@Riccardo_Mori]

I didn''t know which colour I needed for a G-Shock, but seeing that yellow on Marc's wrist… I think I made up my mind! Excellent video, excellent chat, excellent people. Cheers! //Rick

[@graand_intellect497]

This is amazing, I wish when I discovered the world of watches (a few months ago now). That I didn’t jump right into getting a seiko 5 and bided my time because I would choose this over the seiko any day. Thank you for keeping the cost down and delivering a piece of art like this not to make money but out of passion.

[@joebobku]

Placed my order. Looks good. Keep going gents.

[@RedDevilXLT]

Just purchased! Can’t wait to see you in NYC!

[@CJL_One_more_watch]

Hats off!!! Congratulations on the project because you gave the watch some "continuity" to the rangemaster and yet, its own appeal, and it has so many tiny details that make it special: the open back with carved saphire, the mate black dial, the golden movement, the lumed "lion", the 100m wr (better than the Hamilton)...and finally, the donation to the NGOs... you got me 100%.

[@thesexymexi1338]

Started watching Tristano in 2016 in college. Now I have a collection crowned with a Seiko Marinemaster. Feels fitting to throw in a Rangemaster along side it! Thanks, TGV and Marc!

[@Kaipelana]

Oh my goodness, that gilded movement is gorgeous. The contrast with cool grey case makes it such an unexpected treat for the eye. A warm heart underneath a cool exterior. Walking around all day, knowing that it's there, I'd be so tempted to take the watch off and have a look. I have a Hamilton Field Khaki and it now looks boring by comparison. The gilding, the bubble combined with the elements of the Rangemaster... this is genius design.

[@timothyfoley3000]

Got mine! Love it.

[@stevenwilsondrummer5956]

That looks fantastic. You’re so right about the display case back. Exceptional!

[@theurbangentry]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 Thank you so much! O&U! Best regards, TGV

[@stevenwilsondrummer5956]

@@theurbangentry Onwards and Upwards indeed! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@marceloptasznik4433]

I love you guys!!!! We all share the same passion!! I live in Israel and watching you is helping me a lot. I wish you could release a video every day 😊😊

[@bigredtlc1828]

You guys and your love for watches is contagious. Enjoying this video as you guys enjoy your craftmanship. It feels personal. Love it!

[@andrewali2772]

Just ordered the watch, can't wait for it to come next month!!!

[@euanmacdonald1973]

Great looking watch guys - well done.😊

[@dontriskett8098]

Looks great, nicely done. Just ordered one! I have a Hamilton Khaki Mechanical Field, and I think this is a fantastic way to get people back into mechanical watches with classic, timeless style and a bit of a modern touch.

[@annikinstarkiller600]

Winner on dimensions and look. Y'all have a great dynamic between you two

[@HRM.H]

Awesome new piece. Honestly a great choice to keep it at a affordable price. I will be shooting my video for the collection review in the coming weeks. Im currently working on my first custom watch myself!

[@chronocommander007]

Great looking watch. Keep those collabs coming, please.

[@TheTrueHasenfeffer]

I was much faster on the draw this time around. I was a bit down for a week after the launch of the first RM from missing out. Happy to support you two. I'm sure it'll be a hit.

[@double00spy]

Got mine today. I am very impressed.

[@sjscorpiomark]

just ordered mine, I missed the last version so jumped on this one. For the next version please consider an Arctic version :)

[@BikerJim74]

that is gorgeous. gonna get one now

[@GunsWatchesCO]

I get mine today. Can't wait.