Built in the USA Islander Factory Tour - Fine Timepiece Solutions in Arizona
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- Join us today for a factory tour of FTS, Fine Timepiece Solutions. This facility in Fountain Hills, Arizona is building the Islander Ameriquartz Divers, the ISL-100 and 101.
We will take you from start to finish, building a watch along the way. I know I learned alot from my visit, and I think you will too!
After you watch the factory tour, feel free to browse our gift shop!
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If you'd like to learn more about FTS: www.ftsusa.us/
Thanks for watching. 
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Mark you are creating jobs for AMERICANS. thanks brother!
I am a proud owner of two Islander watches that I enjoy wearing.
They travelled across the ocean into the UK and I am Polish by my ancestry. So, your legacy Mark is spreading across the world.
Thank you for doing a great piece of precision art that looks stunning.
I love Marc but his watches are hideous. You should hear what TGV says about them off the record. You will also notice TGV is never seen wearing one of Marc’s watches.
Very informative great quality control and clean assembly enviroment insures high reliability watches and they are unique designs made in USA very impressive.
Love that you use these guys.
I live in Fountain Hills and my daughter goes to Taekwondo in the same building
Absolutely one of your best videos Marc. I can't wait for them to make the automatic version of your watches. When that happens I'll be one of the first buyers.
Thanks!!!
Agreed! Would love to see more about how all of you're watches are designed and produced. Very interesting! 👌
Yes, I'm also excited to finally see a watch with an Americhron movement.
I do have an FTS made watch with an Ameriquartz (not an Islander, sorry Marc) and it's doesn't take long to realize that it's a high quality product even as a quartz watch versus say a mass produced quartz you might find in say a Timex (also not a knock on Timex which I also own and have owned). The video does great showing the quality control FTS has, which is quite confident inspiring for their current and hopefully future products. Scaling up is a challenge of course but considering all the American microbrands that seem to pop up would be nice to see a resurgence of American watchmaking as alluded to in the video.
Me too !
After viewing this video got a lot of respect for the Islander brand and also FTS in Arizona! Not an American, but can appreciate this!
This is amazing to see. Can’t wait to pick up a watch to support FTS and LIW.
Sweet, thank you!!!
Cool, thanks marc
I'll assume you throw watch boxes too
@@islandwatch Hey bud tell missy i said… “ wassup babydoll”!! 😂😂. Good vid brotha and great company!
This is so awesome! I always prefer buying USA Made anything!
I need a watch to wear on vacations & when my old Submariner goes in to the factory repair shop for a tune-up.
Yes. This makes me want a usa quartz watch over a automatic swiss. This is what I want now. Thx!
As a clean room manager myself (we don’t make watches though) its good to see this sort of thing on RUclips. It gives people an appreciation of the level of effort and overhead that goes in to the manufacturing of everyday items.
As someone who working manufacturing, this was the most exciting video for me. I can't believe how manual the process is, I was expecting more automation. I look forward to supporting you and FTS!
This was excellent. It's amazing the amount of inspection that goes into this process. I've received so many other watches with obvious imperfections in the past. Thank you for this tour!
Very welcome!
Makes me proud to be an American!
I'm so glad to see watch manufacturing on the rise in the US. Big congrats to all!
Thanks Frank.
I was happy to see watches being made here, though in the end I want a quality product. Then I read the Google reviews of this factory. I was shocked.
I believe in what you’re doing here in America so I just ordered my first Islander Diver Automatic watch. Green with the rubber strap.
Mark, I just saw this. Great vid. I'm a retired manufacturing engineer. Now I want an Islander!
When you see all the assembly by hand and the multiple inspections that each watch goes through, you can see that these Islanders are a great value! Thanks, Marc!
As a factory worker in USA i will supporting this brand. Great work team!
Finally! Some good news. AMERICAN MADE! Great video!
Just received my new islander watch. Great quality and design. Attention to detail at a great price great job !!
This awesome! Thank you both for bringing watchmaking and manufacturing back to the USA.
Glad you enjoyed!
G'day Guys from Down Under. Totally entertaining video Marc, one of the best.
So cool to see where my newest watch was born 👍
This is great content for the watch-loving RUclips crowd.
Terrific to see the quality of the watch assembly.
One of the best "Watch & Learn" videos!
Wow! Everyone and everything very professional and organized!
I'm sold, will be buying one ASAP. Very impressed with the people, process, and product!
Very impressive,... Good job, Marc!
Cool video reminds me of when Mr. Rogers went to the Crayon factory
Outstanding!
Much success to FTS and Islander watches
I have to say, this is one of your best videos. Thank you very much for providing this!
This video went so quickly. Very exciting to see how the quartz Islander divers are assembled and that it is being done in the USA. The lighting in the factory showed the viewer just how good these Islanders look! Congrats Kunal and Marc 😊
I guess I'm a geek because that was awesome! Long Island Watch rules!
Glad!
This was excellent Mark! Thanks for sharing the process. Made in USA!! YEAH!!
simply ASTOUNDING !!!
Very interesting. Thanks, Marc.
I am glad you are successful in your endeavors! Your sacrifice has well been paid; this is only a fortaste. Congrats 👏!
I just ordered one in black. It intended it to be something to leave in my gym back for workouts, but I now realize how special of a watch it is! Very proud to have something that so many Americans helped produce!
seeing the process gives me more confidence on the watch i just purchased from you
Love this! We need to bring all sorts of manufacturing back to the USA.
Manufactured or assembled?
This is AMAZING! I bought one of these recently. I couldn’t be more proud of a product assembled in the USA! Great video Marc! I can’t wait for the chrono version!!!! 😉
Congratulations Mark! It was so nice seeing this video. Your participation in supporting “local” manufacturers in any aspects of the manufacturing industry is the way to build a good economy for the future. I’m Canadian but any manufacturing that we can bring back into our economy is a good thing. Let’s get everyone back to work which we can be proud of. 👍 👏
Love the made in the USA we need more of that
Islander Watches proudly made in America to be sold all around the World. Well done, Mark.
Thanks Miguel!
@@islandwatch 👍👍👏👏
Outstanding, thank you all for what you do!
Wish good luck and much success for "FTS“❗️ 👍 👍 😁
Thanks!
I purchased the Ameriquartz with the blue dial and it looks incredible, feels phenomenal, and the timekeeping and overall craftsmanship is impeccable.
Awesome presentation, makes me like the Islander even more.
Awesome tour, thanks for showing this. I spent 30 years in the semiconductor and defense industries, and this was like memory lane. Nice facility.
Thanks Matthew. Agreed!
Marc, excellent to see good local quality assembly
This is the best video have done! I have many,but this tops them all.I envy their steady hands.
BIG FAN of the entire Island Watch collection and philosophy.
This is fascinating! Thanks Marc, I now know what my next watch will be!
Marc, kind of a random comment but … nice job on the narration. You sound like yourself but you sound like a narrator. That’s a real sweet spot. And it’s NOT the same as doing the regular videos. If it’s scripted, it’s a good script.
This has been my favorite video yet!
Shirts coordinated and taking video of the no photography sign! Love it!
This is so awesome. Bless you all!
This is a great commercial, not only for the Islander, but also for FTS.
I’d love to see the Americhron movements in pieces moving forward.
I have to be honest, that was probably one of the best videos you’ve put together! A very interesting process, thanks to you and the manufacturer for opening their doors to us.
Wow, thank you!
Good to see a USA company in the watch business, I wish them success and hope that soon they will become a facility that performs entire process of making parts and assembling the watch for a true Made in USA !!🇺🇸🇺🇸
You know you're a watch nerd when you were completely enthralled during every second of this video...like I was.
So cool...thanks for doing this Marc!
I will buy a quartz model. Don’t have to cost more than an aircraft carrier to satisfy my EGO. Watches are watches . Keep up the great work Marc!, Thanks
Congratulations Kunal and thanks Marc for shining light on this fantastic U.S. business!
Thank you for doing this. You're probably the first one actually showing the process inside their facility.
This is in my back yard! Mark, congrats and thank you for building in America! This makes a difference. I’m going to look at some products and pick one up.
It’s great to see this attention to detail and the quality that goes in to your watches and best of all the assembly is here in the USA.
Awesome! Let’s get all the islanders made in America
Noted.
Thank you Mr. Mark for this great class trip. Excellent craftsmanship the company shows.
AWESOME!...Very Cool!
Thanks for sharing 👍
Love it! I'll support this all day! Getting a islander watch soon!
Wonderful content Marc. Seeing this really sheds light on the incredible value proposition that an Islander watch provides its owner. I am a big fan of you, your store, the customer service and this channel. Bravo!
Awesome new generation of craftsmanship ! Excellent in the making! Built in the USA! Built to the perfection and made the traditional time grand!
great job Marc ! Thanks for capturing the experience.
Thanks for watching it!
This is a wonderful video Marc, a great value add to the Islander brand. Kudos to you, sir.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@islandwatch Enjoy my Islander orange dial diver, too. Thanks, man 👍👍
Great video it really shows how hard it is to manufacture a watch. Thanks for the video and your great watches.
I was looking at your selection and ultimately decided not to buy an Islander watch because I wasn't sure exactly where or how they were made. This video has me reconsidering. Great to see.
This is awesome, Marc!! "Assembled and Built In America"! We all have dreams to build that perfect watch. You have done it! Thank you. Love the tour. We all share in FTS goal to see more American Watch products.
Well said!
Love that thumbnail. Made me smile
Haha, good one
Thanks for posting this. I'm impressed by how much of the process is conducted at FTS in Arizona and how thoroughly it is quality controlled. As Marc's host and overall guide notes, the next steps will be making the bits and pieces in the USA. From what we see here, it appears that every individual part of the movement, as well as the case, crystal, bezel, bracelet, etc., are not made in this facility. In fact, I don't recall hearing that any of them are made anywhere in the USA. That's not a knock on this brand or this facility; it's just plain old reality. I hope this endeavor continues to grow and prosper, and I hope that, in parallel, we get not only more "Made in USA" bits and pieces, but, equally important, complete transparency regarding the sources of all the parts. All watch makers should be required to disclose this, especially, those that claim, under legal cover, to be "Swiss Made."
It is a reality, but something that will take time, baby steps
@@islandwatch Indeed. I'm stoked that someone is actually beginning to move in that direction. Many challenges, many rewards if it works.
The ECBs are made in America btw.
@@i.despain3032 Electronic Circuit Boards. Not everyone would know that. 😃
@@donnyboon2896 Great catch, thanks!
Fabulous tour of the factory. Fascinating and insightful 👏
It’s great to see this happening here at home. Glad Marc is using them for some of his assembly. Continued success.
That was an incredible experience, thank you for this opportunity to see how your watches are put together. An absolute mark of excellence!
Much appreciated!
This is hands down the best watch n learn you've ever done. Great job as always! Looking forward to getting my hands on one of these Islander models. Cheers!
Count me in. Just added one to my Wish List. Thanks, Marc
What a fantasic video! Thanks for the tour Marc.
Very impressive, Marc! It's all about BUILT IN THE USA. Congratulations!
I remember watching videos such as this one on Mr Rogers Neighborhood as a child! Thank you for taking me back
This great Marc! Jobs at home! You can't beat that!
Great video. I hope to see tons more products from this company.
One of the most likeable people on RUclips. Doesn't exactly hurt that the watches are great.
Fell in love with this factory. Marc, you are the Mr. Rogers of the watch community with your positive, calming voice and supportive nature!
This is a fantastic process ... I'm hypnotized every step of the way.
Congratz on your success and hope this continues for decades. 👏🏼🙂
You Are A Great Man Marc !!! Absolutely Love what you are doing!! Keep it up!! You Rock!!
Awesome partnership between Marc and FTS. I have an ISL-78 which I love. The seconds hand alignment is spot-on with the markers (which is something you learn not to expect with quartz watches). FTS does great work. Glad to hear there's more coming.
Great video, Marc, as always. Thanks for the look inside Islander.
Great video thanks everybody for taking the time to put it out.
I didn't think I could love my Islander diver anymore 💙 but I do!
You are doing a wonderful job Mark.. So much respect 🙏
Thanks Michael
Great video Marc. I long for the day when many many items are again Made in USA. Baby steps for sure but we have to keep moving in this direction. Thank you Sir and good luck to both companies.
This was marked with a yellow "ad" badge, but frankly this was far better and informative of a video than most that _don't_ have that badge. Looking forward to much more from FTS and LIW -- especially sub 40mm for my tiny wrist!
Really enjoyed this video! The number of different skilled, non-automated steps helps to show to doubters why things cost what they do. Wishing continued success to FTS!
Thank you SO much for showing this! What a cool thing they are doing for america!!!Great Work MARK!!! Keep it up man! You can tell your not just doing this for the dollar and not a sell out!!! If you do what you love you never work a day in your life and it shows!!! i will be purchasing one of these new american islanders from you!
Great job Marc. Your product keeps getting better and it was an awesome value to start!