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.
@@mikemurphy8996Do you own an Islander? Personally I don’t care about what TGV or any other RU-vidr has to say about a watch . I make my decision about whether I like something or not once I have personally tried it myself. To each their own.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 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!
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!
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!
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!
Very interesting video, thanks! Perhaps videos like this makes people respect the manufacturing and how much work there is by humans. The craftsmanship is something worth paying for, all those people and why you should always buy from respected brands with employes who loves making watches.
This is a seriously great video that makes me excited to be American and buy American! Fts had a new fan and so does island watch co. Ameriquartz watch incoming!
Thanks so much for making this video Marc! Really enjoyed this. Keep up the great job you are doing with your company. Very thankful for collaborations with you. Your brand is my absolute favorite no doubt!
Mark your hints about the Chrono, has been driving me nut… I have the money, please take it. PS thanks for the update email for the 🐪 design by committee watch.
As a clean room manager myself (we don’t make watches though) its good to see this sort of thing on RU-vid. It gives people an appreciation of the level of effort and overhead that goes in to the manufacturing of everyday items.
After buying several Bertucci watches from you, I asked about the possibility of purchasing an American made diver made by you. Your reply email was a stern, not a chance. 2 years later here we are.
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."
Very informative great quality control and clean assembly enviroment insures high reliability watches and they are unique designs made in USA very impressive.
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!!!! 😉
Good job Mark. Love to see this age old craft, being revitalized on our shores, once more. Do you foresee a future where any/all of your timepieces will carry the, "Made in America," monecum, or something of that nature??? Thank you LIW, and FTS alike
I really enjoyed this video, Marc. It's interesting to see the engineering and manufacturing perspective, and this humanizes the brand. That in turn probably makes many of us more likely to buy more watches.......damn it.
Ok, pushed me off the fence- I'm ordering one. American workers in a well-run American facility means a lot. It will be absolutely fantastic when they're even making their own movements.
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. 👍 👏
Hello Marc. Very,, very good video, real people making real watches. Even the music was good creating an atmossphear of genuin people. Watching this makes it easey decition to buy one. Does it come with a green dail and bezel?
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 😊
That was an amazing tour. I have two questions from the video. First, there is a photo behind you guys at the intro, what is it, what kind of info can you get for it? The second question is about a watch face down near the pressure testing segment that like a star pattern? Looking forward to next video!
This was such a great video, Marc! Looking forward to part 2! Am I recalling correctly that you mentioned FTS will also be making an upcoming Islander Quartz Chrono? I hope so, I can't wait to see any Islander Chronographs.
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 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.
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
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.
