The Ultimate Seiko Flightmaster Accessory

[@tiburonski]

I just found out that the Mido Decompression Timer extra Strap with the yellow stitching also has 21mm lugs and matches perfectly to the flighty!

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Mark that actually looks really nice! Thanks for all you do for the community!

[@islandwatch]

My pleasure!

[@chrisschmidt7155]

Happy Fathers Day everyone. Nice mesh bracelet, looks sharp.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks so much

[@Greek_Man]

I love the mesh bracelet look

[@Dadication3]

The Flighty is one of my favorites. Alarm display can be used as a second time zone. The Vollmer mesh is a perfect fit with the curved ends that could be OEM, and also is the most comfortable steelie I own. Thank you Marc.

[@richarddriscoll5201]

This bracelet has just arrived today from you, thank you so much, it looks stunning on the watch. It’s excellent quality and arrived from the USA to England in good time. 😀

[@raymondha7699]

FYI: 1. *SPRING BARS* - I happened to have 21mm curved spring bars handy, but I didn’t use them as they allowed too much play/wiggle between the bracelet and the watch head. It’s better to gently curve the provided spring bars using a nice rounded rounded table edge - just enough so the spring bars will fit into the end links. This minimizes the wiggle so it feels more solid on wrist. 2. *END LINKS* - The end links are polished while the clasp is brushed. I don’t mind as there are enough polished surfaces on the watch head so this doesn’t stand out too much. I am switching off an NDC strap - I like this better as the parachute strap tended to stretch/get loose and has sharp edges/corners. 3. *SIZE* - I have a 6-3/4” wrist, which leaves about an inch of extra length in in case there are any big-wristed guys out there. I’d say any bigger than a 7-3/4” wrist probably won’t work. For those familiar with the Tissot Visodate, this is _very_ similar, except this one is 1mm wider, a touch heavier, and unsigned on the buckle. If you like that, you’ll like this one. Thanks, Mark! Fast and excellent service, as always. Love these little tips you drop us. 🤩

[@markgreen2386]

I've just found this old video and purchased the bracelet for my flighty from yourself and its the bracelet it deserves many thanks 👍

[@Sty3d8m100y]

I have the SMA413 which is the blue/white model, perfect match with the white rubber band.❤

[@charleshermetix3886]

I have the same mesh on the Tissot seastar powermatic 80 and the seiko 5 pepsi..it looks excellent.Mesh are the best choice for really small wrists;they avoid that annoying leaning back of the case,centering it on the wrist and looking much leaner than any other bracelet.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for sharing

[@neilziesing7761]

Those Flightmasters are such a huge value propositions. I bought mine from you. I only wish the white dialed variant was still available. I’d buy that as well!

[@islandwatch]

I think I would too.

[@neilziesing7761]

Long Island Watch C’mon Marc. You must have some sway...Convince them to reissue the white dial...😉

[@sifu61]

Thanks Marc, happy father's day; just grabbed one, looks great

[@islandwatch]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@nickporter9264]

That strap combo looks super smart! I have my flightmaster on a Bond NATO; the stock bracelet just doesn't work for my small wrist, the clasp tang is too long.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for the info!

[@M82RKY]

Looks great👍 I just dulled down the centre link to give a full brushed look to the stock bracelet an looks fantastic👌

[@islandwatch]

Nice one!

[@WatchUnwind]

I think its a cool look, I like it on the mesh much better than the stock bracelet

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

Looks proper nice without looking out of place (if that makes sense). I have been looking for an excuse to pick up a FM, and this may have been the tipping point. Cheers.

[@JeremiahHartmanPhotography]

I will say it is better looking than the stock bracelet. I have mine on a Marine Nationale strap....suuuuuper comfortable now. Might have to pick up one of those mesh ones though!

[@capo8161]

Love mine. I go back and forth between a green with yellow nato and a brown leather strap.

[@Staggo_L]

Good-looking bracelet. I can see this style on a number of my watches.

[@islandwatch]

I agree!

[@gaylemcgee2221]

I've always loved those bracelets. They give a watch a polished look for sure. They look so comfortable as well. I'm going to change out one of my watch bands for that one someday. Nice watch, also.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks Gayle.

[@gagansandhu7042]

Thanks Marc for the stuff you are doing for watch community. I've just received the ISL 19 today. I'm very happy with the watch it looks neat. Will get in touch again for the another I have in mind for a long time. Cheers!

[@mannypacu6460]

Nice combo. I’m seeing a Breitling vibe.

[@islandwatch]

Right on

[@tortugabob]

Good looking watch and mesh bracelet Marc.

[@islandwatch]

Thank you

[@motaman8074]

That really looks great. Now, time to get a Flightmaster!

[@islandwatch]

LOL. This week we'll have more.

[@wristschatz1454]

It seems like the supply on them is drying up.

[@icalexander]

Very nice. Not normally a flightmaster fan but I like this look.

[@islandwatch]

Glad you like it!

[@mattbarker24]

I have the Flightmaster which I bought a few months ago, and for now I'm fine with the bracelet that comes with it. Will switch it out at some point, though. Do like the mesh, but I just put one on my Seiko 5 Root Beer SRPC68K1.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@jefferyneu3915]

The curved ends work perfectly!

[@islandwatch]

Yeah they do!

[@migy5031]

I’m not usually a fan of metal mesh, but it really works on the Flightmaster. 👍 Happy Father’s Day!

[@islandwatch]

Same to you!

[@jackdillon4467]

Love it and just ordered it for my Flighty!!! Thanks Marc!

[@divinejudge1]

That looks awesome Mark!

[@Texmotodad]

Happy Dad Day! Bracelet looks nice!

[@islandwatch]

Thank you! You too!

[@nikolainikolaichev]

You updated the seiko poster for the islander! Looks great. (I don’t know if this was long ago but since I’ve been watching lots of old videos I just noticed). Cool video btw

[@malkinmalone]

Hey Marc. I got my islander 19 a couple weeks ago and i have been wearing it everywhere. I love it. Thank you so much. Im going to try a 38mm next and maybe one of the yachtmaster style 43 mm.

[@jayrdee8929]

I found Strapcode sells the mesh 21mm tapered bracelet.

[@markfoster2530]

Can you tell me what if any difference there is between he sna411 and the sna 411p1. I keep come back to this watch. I thanks I enjoy you show.

[@CollinB_EDC]

Looks like quite the handsome pairing!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks.

[@zHumanfactor]

Damn, it's Father's Day... I deserve a Flight Master! :)

[@islandwatch]

Don't we all?

[@richardtwyning]

I prefer the Citizen Skyhawk, but still like my Seiko's

[@Lorenzodial]

Thats One of my favorite watch!

[@bernardpaulsen825]

Shoot! Love it, but too short for my 8-1/4 inch wrist . . .

[@journeyman6752]

LOOKS SHARP!

[@ColinGBooth]

Any plans for a restock on this bracelet?

[@adamkowalski889]

Hi Mark. Will there be 38mm Islander fliegers in the next couple of months?

[@islandwatch]

Nope.

[@leosarmiento4823]

Marc, as I can see myself accidentally over-bending the spring pins, if I wanted to purchase curved ones, then could I do that through you? If not, do you have the specs on it so that I order the right ones (like from Esslinger)? Finally, any ETA on when you'll have the mesh bands back in stock? Thank you, as always, for everything you do.

[@islandwatch]

I had a bunch and they all sold. Give me a few weeks. The pins I only sell are straight. It is so easy to curve

[@TheSrAtlanta]

Marc makes the bending of the spring bars look easy. I over-bent about 6 of them when putting a curved end mesh bracelet (from Long Island Watch!) for my Pan Europ. While Marc gets stock, you can check ofrei.com .

[@ceg1959]

Thank you, I commented last year on what type of bracelet that was on your flightmaster. Now I know:)

[@islandwatch]

Glad I could help!

[@motorcyclesandthings8633]

Good one Mark

[@kriskat3438]

Do you think this watch would look good on a jubilee bracelet?

[@ForeverUnknowing]

This is a nice upgrade. I think the SNA411 looks great on mesh. Are these confirmed discontinued or has that just been speculation? It doesn't seem like retailers in general have issue keeping them in stock. Though like the SKX, it could just be that there's NOS to go around for ages.

[@islandwatch]

As I said in the video, I don't think they are.

[@derbagger22]

Nice job, Marc!

[@islandwatch]

Thx!

[@richardtwyning]

That must be the movement that bizarrely displaced the 7T32. I've just been told by SEIKO service in the UK that the 7T32 can no longer be repaired. I have a chronograph from 1999, which luckily was only needing a new battery. It has the lower time dial, but it's controlled by a second crown at the 4 o'clock position.

[@islandwatch]

That stinks.

[@mixodorians12]

I can confirm, if you take a scouring pad to the bracelet for litterally 6 minutes..take away the polished mid links, the bracelet looks great. It already feels great, isn't a hair puller, nice weight to it.

[@mgb1971]

Great fit but a brushed case with a polished bracelet end link doesn't work for me.

[@islandwatch]

No problem, thanks for watching.

[@HeleneLogan]

Sadly I just bought mine from LIW @month ago and now on sale. Sigh. However, I LOVE the watch.

[@scottsj4625]

That's a great idea. Looks good.

[@islandwatch]

Thx

[@DS..69]

Got mine a few years ago after watching TGV. No, you can't buy it from me. 🤣🤣🤣. Hey Mark just checked your price on the flighty. Got mine for less than 200 bucks. 🤣. Keep up the informative posts. 👍

[@islandwatch]

😊

[@davidrosenblum2178]

I've got my "Flightie" on a 21mm black leather really strap and it does look nice but that is really slick. May have to "spring" for that! 😜 Now... What about a sapphire crystal, Marc?

[@islandwatch]

We already have that!

[@gerardoesparza8650]

How about offering a 22mm for the skx007 mark?

[@bobdrexler5342]

their seems to a new verson?

[@Daniel_DiSanto]

Happy Father's Day, Marc!

[@islandwatch]

Same to you!

[@TheSrAtlanta]

Damn you Marc! Another accessory I "must" buy! :-) I find the OEM bracelet heavy and uncomfortable. I keep my Flighty on a NATO strap. (until now!) The watch is a strap monster!

[@islandwatch]

Thank you!

[@michaelkeaton32]

I just copied TGV and got the elastic band; the green with yellow stripe. I know you say that doesn't pull hair much, but it pains me just looking at that mesh band.

[@islandwatch]

That looks good too

[@randyallen2771]

Hi Marc, that’s a good looking bracelet but I’m wondering how it compares with the Staib bracelets you carry. I’m looking to put a mesh on my Stowa Flieger 40. Thanks.

[@islandwatch]

Staib is certainly higher quality (the pricey ones, that is).

[@solstar4778]

Flight master? Accessories? I do like the mesh band do you have a pewter or dull gray one? For non Seiko watches!

[@realbser1956]

Happy Father’s Day Marc.

[@islandwatch]

Thank you.

[@bradd3840]

Marc, I bought one of these from you a while back and I put it on this bracelet too. Question, my top pusher is stuck in and I can't seem to free it. Is there an easy fix? Is this a common issue?

[@GRUDGECOPTER]

Could you please either send me a SNA411P as you keep getting them Or atleast tell me where to buy the thing am a humble engineering student from India and really can't find these pieces

[@haroldwiser2641]

Looks great!

[@islandwatch]

Thank you

[@chrisbloem6639]

Mark I went to buy one and your already out of stock ): will you be getting more?

[@nitroxize]

He just said at the start of the video he will

[@islandwatch]

Yes

[@chrisbloem6639]

@@nitroxize I mean the bracelets not the watch btw.

[@neilba1]

This looks great. Why 21mm lugs...? We'll never know.....

[@michaelhargis7036]

Marc, what are your thoughts on a BUND strap? I got a Seiko sne11 coming, Ive thought of going bund on this one. Any recommendations as to where to get one at a fair price? Are they Uber nerdy or still somewhat cool? Love to hear thoughts on this..... Thanks Michael

[@islandwatch]

Personally, not a fan. But I've seen them on various pilot watches, and not too shabby. Just not for me.

[@TheTarrMan]

That bracelet does indeed look better that the OEM bracelet however wouldn't the ultimate Flightmaster accessory be a Spitfire?

[@islandwatch]

:)

[@Jimfrenchde]

Hello, do you by any chance take off bands and watches and put on new ones? I have a Seiko watch. The band is too tight. Would you replace it? Thank you for your time.

[@islandwatch]

We do not service watches, if that is the question.

[@Jimfrenchde]

Thank was the question. Thank you for the answer.

[@reviveramesh]

....Short and sweet - nice video - but hang on....can you make a video after you figure out how to use the slide rule ....everyone's waiting for that Mark.

[@abdullahqureshi6941]

v cool Marc

[@islandwatch]

Thank you.

[@redastrachan8978]

1:52 Sounding like Rod Serling👍

[@ejyu88]

Hi Marc, How big is your wrist? Wanted some comparison to my wrists.

[@islandwatch]

6-3/4"

[@briankoesy1898]

Happy Father's Day!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks Brian.

[@mrsauce3102]

Dang I was going to purchase one for my Bambino Open Heart and now I have to compete with those who have Flightmasters... why Mark why!!!

[@rw18]

may i know your wrist size?

[@jameslester6785]

So much better!

[@islandwatch]

Glad you think so.

[@mohdfirdausabdullah7974]

Do u ship to malaysia?

[@islandwatch]

Yes.

[@izayus11]

The blue panda version is regularly offered at >600 dollars. This watch is very cool looking. Unfortunately it is not very useful. It is hard to operate and read. I will sell mine as the citizen nighthawk is just easier to use and read.

[@islandwatch]

Yes, but sometimes coolness outweighs usefulness.

[@chrisbloem6639]

Damnit Mark i wanted to save some money!

[@islandwatch]

Sorry, that could be a problem!

[@chrisbloem6639]

@@islandwatch I looks too good not to buy!

[@jaygee6606]

Nice!

[@islandwatch]

Very!

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

Mark do You ship it to the UK?

[@islandwatch]

yes

[@loganm2804]

Hello Mark, my name is Logan and I'm just getting into watches! Should I buy a skx007 or a Seiko Shogun?? 😎

[@Texmotodad]

I’d suggest an Island Watch from him. Welcome to the world of watches - they are addicting!

[@wikster6630]

@@Texmotodad I agree with you there! I've had my Islander for a couple months now. Love it! It looks like the 007 but in the smaller 38mm version. Highly recommend it

[@islandwatch]

The people have spoken!

[@lirenh]

Don't know about the watches man, the clock on the wall is much more interesting!

[@islandwatch]

LOL

[@sorinbarsan4869]

Respect %👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👍

[@islandwatch]

:)

[@minirock1980]

Thought id give this ago, as the Nato gets a little annoying for long periods

[@sndrb1336]

if only it came with a sapphire cristal.

[@islandwatch]

It's an upgrade!

[@steveroberts619]

Real men don't cry about hair pulling watch bracelets.

[@davidbridge3118]

300 percent better with mesh

[@islandwatch]

Right on

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

Citizen is far away better Quality

[@islandwatch]

Than?