Hey Mark. Just received my Islander 38mm black dial to the UK and its amazing! I love it and it arrived within 4 days. My first proper watch so thank you!
I had been looking for a nice white dial diver and although your brand has a nice one the axios was the winner. Just ordered the snow. Can't wait to get it on my wrist
Your two picks are also my favourites too Marc. Oh dear, looks like I have to dip into my wallet again but more power to your business sir -- you consistently give the punters what they want.
Already picked one up from you and I love it so much after 3 days. It's one of those watches for me which scratched an itch for a submariner style dive watch.
It looks stunning. As do the Pearl and the meteorite one. I do however wonder what the lume looks like on the white dial. after the minute hand and hour hand start moving. There will be a shadow after each hand left on the dial i assume?
I have a few Axios, bought before you carried them. I like these new editions with the Selita movements, now talk Elshan into allowing you to carry Zelos, to be honest these look more Zelos than Axios, although they are sister companies.
@@islandwatch What I see with these new Ironclads, they are very Zelos inspired you can see the relationship. Maybe try with Christopher Ward, they sorley need a US presence and support.
any chance you will be making a bgw9 fully lumed fial watch. maybe a diver? I like the once you already have but I don't like Cream dials because it reminds me of old and dirty pc's
The Ironclad is very cool and so is the Flagship ....... the Ironclad was Axios first model , then came the Flagship and i just backed there Kickstarter for the 3rd model the Pathfinder
Mark, every time you wear that 'Wave Dial,' I think you're showing off... *But I don't blame you one-damned-bit!* That's EXACTLY what watches like that are for!! 🖒😎
That blue meteorite dail is gorgeous.ive never seen a meteorite dail that wasn't silver or more of a darker Grey color before this.is there a such thing as a blue meteorite or is it dyed to look like that?either way it is by far my favorite and at only $600,imo that's a steal of a deal.
Or for half the price you can get some really nice Ilander dive watches. :.) A number of ETA movements lost their patents a long time ago and why you see a lot of sellita movements and ST is making clones of the ETA movements as well.
Snow is very reminiscent of Isl 26 . Currently wearing it . Isl 17 showed up yesterday just in time for the sale Email ! 💸 -50 , lol ... my crystal ball was in the shop ! No. 17 landed on the blue with white stripe elastic ... for now . Don't mind at all . 🏝🌊 🤙 Thanks Marc
You called that a "mock tropic strap" Can you please tell me what an actual real tropic strap is? I bought a Vaer D5 that came with a tropic strap, and I wasn't sure what made it a tropic.
Hey Marc, really enjoy your descriptive videos. It would help a lot if you would consider comparing things to a familiar watch for scale (even better if on your wrist). Maybe an SKX or similar Islander that the majority of people are likely to know/own. That has become popular among knife reviewers, where the size of a thing in relation to one's hand is also so important, and it adds a lot to the review.
I have a similar Zelos with a meteor dial but grey, it's ok but didn't thrill me, to me not worth the extra money, for what it's worth Axios and Zelos are sister companies. It's great Marc is carrying them, now if he can get Zelos, so much the better.
I can appreciate these but they are just underwhelming for me. At that price point I’d expect or hope for more of an original design style...seems like just another diver but with a Swiss movement. For about $100 more one could get into a Squale, which has a richer history and is Swiss made...great video as always, just not for me....
@@islandwatch Darn! Wow it's awesome to get a response from you. I have my eye on the islander monster btw, the ice monster and the black dail are my top two picks.
Hey Mark. Just received my Islander 38mm black dial to the UK and its amazing! I love it and it arrived within 4 days. My first proper watch so thank you!
Great, thank you!
I had been looking for a nice white dial diver and although your brand has a nice one the axios was the winner. Just ordered the snow. Can't wait to get it on my wrist
Absolutely beautiful timepieces Marc. My three tops are the Snow, meteorite dial, and the black pearl dial. I will be placing these on my wish list.
Nice looking watches. The Black Pearl dial & the Blue dial with orange minute hand were my favs.
Great, thanks for sharing.
@@islandwatch I am waiting for my 1st Islander, it’s the Batman ! Scheduled delivery is Monday.
Very nice I agree with top 2 choices.
The blue dial is definitely number 1.
That blue is a really nice looking watch!
Sure is
Tempting. I agree the meteorite looks stunning.
Interesting video. Regards.
That blue/orange model is calling my name! Beautiful!
Man I dig that snow big time! These really are great spec wise.
The blue and orange is soooo cool
Your two picks are also my favourites too Marc. Oh dear, looks like I have to dip into my wallet again but more power to your business sir -- you consistently give the punters what they want.
Good taste
Already picked one up from you and I love it so much after 3 days. It's one of those watches for me which scratched an itch for a submariner style dive watch.
Nice watches. Good design and construction. 👍
I like that white dial. Very well done.
Thanks.
It looks stunning. As do the Pearl and the meteorite one. I do however wonder what the lume looks like on the white dial. after the minute hand and hour hand start moving. There will be a shadow after each hand left on the dial i assume?
Must be me but there logo reminds me of a sad face emoji, oh by the way love the Ice dial beautiful.
Lots of talk about logos on my channel :)
Star trek
It’s a sad cyclops.
Love my Ironclad. I have a black meteorite dial one from the Kickstarter (I was backer #1).
Sweet
Hi, would like to see a video with your new straps for the Mako 2 on the watches!
Hi Marc,Does the bracelet and the clasp as well as the case have scratch resistant coating on all The Ironclad models?
Gorgeous watches!
Marc where is the salmon dial sarbjust?
Thank you. Good clip.
I liked the white dial the most.
I have a few Axios, bought before you carried them. I like these new editions with the Selita movements, now talk Elshan into allowing you to carry Zelos, to be honest these look more Zelos than Axios, although they are sister companies.
Thanks Michael. I've tried!
@@islandwatch What I see with these new Ironclads, they are very Zelos inspired you can see the relationship. Maybe try with Christopher Ward, they sorley need a US presence and support.
Good looking stuff
Thanks.
The blue one is awesome but also like the black pearl, would that be mother of pearl or a painted finished dial.
Its real not painted.They use mother of pearl.
any chance you will be making a bgw9 fully lumed fial watch. maybe a diver? I like the once you already have but I don't like Cream dials because it reminds me of old and dirty pc's
The Ironclad is very cool and so is the Flagship ....... the Ironclad was Axios first model , then came the Flagship and i just backed there Kickstarter for the 3rd model the Pathfinder
will have those too
Wow they look amazing
Thanks.
Mark, every time you wear that 'Wave Dial,' I think you're showing off...
*But I don't blame you one-damned-bit!*
That's EXACTLY what watches like that are for!!
🖒😎
Gorgeous! Now we want a METEORITE ISLANDER, preferably with an applied Islander logo and MM-style hands.
:)
Wow those Dials...
Nice, I've been looking forward to this video.
Hope you enjoyed it!
Really interesting. I dig it!
Glad to hear it!
I showed the Kickstarter for the ironclad to my wife before she passed away. She said they looked very cool..maybe someday.
Sorry to hear about that.
😟
I have the Axios First light (gilt dial one). It looks gorgeous
Sure is
That blue meteorite dail is gorgeous.ive never seen a meteorite dail that wasn't silver or more of a darker Grey color before this.is there a such thing as a blue meteorite or is it dyed to look like that?either way it is by far my favorite and at only $600,imo that's a steal of a deal.
Wow Marc! Love the Black Pearl...That's some beauty.
Thanks.
Black pearl is my favorite, but I'm waiting for the ISL-36 to come back in stock. Any hints when that might be?
Mid June.
I have the «snow» dial. Dont really like how the watch sits on my wrist. Also the movement didnt hack. Thats a clear quality control issue for sure...
It should hack for sure.
I saw these on the newsletter but had to see a video of that dial
And now it's delivered!
Wow nice watch
Thanks!
The meteorite is DOPE idea for a dial! If it ever comes in a green the can call it "Kryptonite."
True!
Or for half the price you can get some really nice Ilander dive watches. :.) A number of ETA movements lost their patents a long time ago and why you see a lot of sellita movements and ST is making clones of the ETA movements as well.
LOL, thank you.
Yes
+1
Beautiful watch, I have one with pepsi bezel. Love it. By the way, have you heard about MW watch from Indonesia 🇮🇩?
no, sorry
Love the watches real value for money .
I think if i was in the market for a new dive watch I would stick to an Islander, but that's just me :)
Well, thank you for that.
Same here.
Nice holiday diver
How many people can say they have a space rock that helps them tell time? Love seeing unique dials.
This particular meteorite I've seen in a few watches.
Nice package!
Sure is!
they have great lume
Yes, they do.
Snow is very reminiscent of Isl 26 .
Currently wearing it .
Isl 17 showed up yesterday just in time for the sale Email ! 💸 -50 , lol ... my crystal ball was in the shop !
No. 17 landed on the blue with white stripe elastic ... for now .
Don't mind at all . 🏝🌊 🤙
Thanks Marc
Nice!!
You called that a "mock tropic strap" Can you please tell me what an actual real tropic strap is? I bought a Vaer D5 that came with a tropic strap, and I wasn't sure what made it a tropic.
Tropic is actually a brand/trademark. Real tropic straps are pricey
@@islandwatch That explains it! Thank you!
Looking forward to my Batman Islander with my tax return!
Das ist ja wunderbar
Gracias!
Hey Marc, really enjoy your descriptive videos. It would help a lot if you would consider comparing things to a familiar watch for scale (even better if on your wrist). Maybe an SKX or similar Islander that the majority of people are likely to know/own. That has become popular among knife reviewers, where the size of a thing in relation to one's hand is also so important, and it adds a lot to the review.
But I try it on and tell you my wrist size.
But then you get me at the blue meteorite!
Beautiful!
I got this because it cost half as much as a watch with the same specs but says Swiss made on it
Is that a meteorite dial? LOL I KEED.
I have a similar Zelos with a meteor dial but grey, it's ok but didn't thrill me, to me not worth the extra money, for what it's worth Axios and Zelos are sister companies. It's great Marc is carrying them, now if he can get Zelos, so much the better.
It's super nice.
The thickness of the watch is a deal-breaker for me. It needs to be thinner with that movement. I would buy it if it was about 11mm in thickness.
I dont seem to be getting the newsletter, even though I've entered for the giveaways
Check spam?
@@islandwatch no, not in spam
I can appreciate these but they are just underwhelming for me. At that price point I’d expect or hope for more of an original design style...seems like just another diver but with a Swiss movement. For about $100 more one could get into a Squale, which has a richer history and is Swiss made...great video as always, just not for me....
No problem, thanks for watching
Good points, agree with you.
Good god, I love them all. And then you tell me I can afford one. How DARE you?! Why are you doing this to me right now, Mark?
LOL
First! Haha man what am I doing with my life.... LoL jk thanks for the videos and the giveaways
You should have written a shorter comment. You were out-first'd by a few seconds!
@@islandwatch Darn! Wow it's awesome to get a response from you. I have my eye on the islander monster btw, the ice monster and the black dail are my top two picks.
The dials and hands are beautiful and original, but the wannabe submariner case just kills them IMO.
noted!
Why would i buy these when i could get your watches for less and tbh looks better?
Understandable ;)
A Swiss movement watch but not Swiss made for USD700? I would rather buy a Tissot or Vitronix.
that's a very ethnocentric thought
If I had won that $500 GC in the recent giveaway, I know what I'd buy...
Ah, true.
If i can't get my hands on a Glycine Combat Sub i want, i may pick up one of these
Cool, thanks.
Very handsome watch face that I will have to be content to merely drool over, as no $599 just laying around.
Ok!
Shhh Marc don't advertise these I don't want them to sell out
LOL
Most are already sold out on Axios's website. Marc is holding stock that they don't have.
Next giveaway? Hint hint 😆
We'll see!
Logo sucks. Everything else seems great however!
I know about logos!