Casio have probably the widest range of solar watches. Seiko and Citizen are runners up by comparison.
@gunjja13
11 ай бұрын
This should be pinned! How dare someone not mentioning Casio when talking about solar watches.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
thank you.
@axmajpayne
11 ай бұрын
I wouldn't trade my OCW-T200 or GW-M5610 for anything.
@JamesReillys
11 ай бұрын
And solar isn't even the best part of Casios. Solar and radio controlled seals the deal. Talk about set and forget. My oldest wave ceptor is still going strong on the same cell after 14 years.
@e28forever30
11 ай бұрын
@@JamesReillys Indeed, perfect combo. Most of my watches are Solar + Radio controlled. Perfection.
@yankeexpress
11 ай бұрын
I have 30 year old G-Shock Tough Solar still working on original batteries. Casio makes by far the best solar watches.
@gypsypunkparty
11 ай бұрын
A casio solar combined with multi band 6/wave ceptor is the goat of grab and go quartz.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
I might have one of those :)
@franka9760
11 ай бұрын
My Casio Multiband 6 Tough Solar G-Shock is a truly perpetual calendar watch. It even adjusts for Savings Time changes.
@bigwilliearmitage
11 ай бұрын
The Pro Trek line has the same features with a slightly less Rambo style. Casios are amazing value.
@freeatlast1963
11 ай бұрын
I've had Casio since early 80s, I've also worn a Rolly, but my favourite all time grab and go is 5610 square.
@graemeblake4358
11 ай бұрын
No mention of g shock solar surprised me in intro
@henrylee8510
11 ай бұрын
Maybe because LIW doesn't carry them, this channel after all is a mix of watch reviews and sales
@CoordinatedCarry
11 ай бұрын
Yeah that made me sad. Tough Solar is the best solar, I say this as an owner of both Citizen & Seiko solar.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
Don't sell 'em!
@miningbooms
11 ай бұрын
It was possibly done to generate more comments.
@michaeleastham3868
9 ай бұрын
might have solar but apart from being ugly they don't make a classic field watch.
@maxmoller
11 ай бұрын
You can get a titanium Casio. With saphire, solar and radio controlled, for under $250. 😁 But this one is nice too 👍
@BarnOwl61
11 ай бұрын
You took the words right out of my mouth 😅 I have one, Casio Lineage, 165,€. Absolutely fantastic!
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
thanks!
@giusepperocchi2979
11 ай бұрын
And what about water resistance ?
@maxmoller
11 ай бұрын
@@giusepperocchi2979 That's the only bad thing about the Casio. It's only 50m.
@Charles-zf3hd
16 сағат бұрын
Don’t like sapphire crystal. Sure it’s has ultimate scratch protection but not impact resistant like hardened mineral crystal..
@Zephyrdaze1819
11 ай бұрын
Interesting intro to these watches. I’d add Casio into the viable Solar option. Either G-Shock or the Lineage collections offer some remarkable, value-driven watches.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
Noted with thanks!
@bigwilliearmitage
11 ай бұрын
I love my solar, radio-controlled Pro Trek. Casio makes amazingly reliable and durable set-and-forget watches that you don't even need to set!
@talega1
11 ай бұрын
As many have mentioned CASIO make quality solar watches......even with titanium (and the money on titanium is also the band (light weight and durable)...)
@joeyben2733
11 ай бұрын
Casio
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
Yes, noted!
@megasoid
11 ай бұрын
My Bertucci A-3PS Solar Field Watch #13800 arrived in short order today. Thanks Marc, this watch is amazing.
@bjdog42
11 ай бұрын
I haven't bought a watch in awhile but that titanium has everything I need. 24 hour numbers, screw down crown & solar. You keep coming out with stuff I gotta have.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
thank you
@niksoncutts
11 ай бұрын
This is easily your best thumbnail by far, haha. I'm always biased towards Citizen Eco-Drive, it was my very first expensive watch ($250 with a Kohl's coupon!) that my parents got for me in college.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
glad you like it! My daughter took the photo
@jjjfffppp
11 ай бұрын
Casio has "tough solar"
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
they do!
@tsarli5819
11 ай бұрын
I prefer the longer handsets on the polymer version. Lume also seems to be stronger as well.
@Wireless_Gadgets
11 ай бұрын
There will be a lot of Casio and G-Shock fans chiming in on this video 😅 G-Shocks provide shock resistance, 200m water resistance, some models offer solar, multi-band 6, Bluetooth for accuracy and are light weight too. Citizen is also popular with their eco-drive lines 👍
@thisisthomas2
11 ай бұрын
Citizen eco-drive is good stuff. Love Casio tough solar as well!
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
sure is, thank you
@TheMasonator777
11 ай бұрын
Casio?
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
yeah, they got 'em
@TheMasonator777
11 ай бұрын
@@islandwatch I feel seen.
@vaclav_fejt
11 ай бұрын
When I first heard of Bertucci I thought: "It's only missing solar." - et voilá. That titanium piece is the perfect field watch. I'd still get an automatic Boldr Venture, because I'm a sentimental moron, but I do have several purely functional watches (Casio GW-M5610U and F-105W) and I love when I can put them on and do *stuff.*
@senotriusneo6354
11 ай бұрын
Casio normal/gshock has this covered
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
As elegant as this? Maybe, I guess it's up to the user.
@paulhart2021
11 ай бұрын
When is an Islander solar watch coming out?? Spill the beans here!! Lol
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
still a work in progress
@megasoid
11 ай бұрын
Good segment, but as others have said Casio has been in the solar game for a very long time. There are many other options out there as well. Thanks Marc. Love Bertucci, I have two from you already.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
Good point!
@PrairieDad
11 ай бұрын
Casio also has solars.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
Indeed they do
@scottsj4625
11 ай бұрын
I have one Citizen Echo Drive dress watch that is about 20 years old and it still runs. Never had it serviced. I have several Casio solars that are a lot less money than these including Gshock solar Bluetooth watches for a lot less. Ranges from 45 dollars to 159.00
@e28forever30
11 ай бұрын
Never heard of “Echo Drive”..
@scottsj4625
11 ай бұрын
I screwed up the spelling it's just eco drive@@e28forever30
@MrDanielEarle
11 ай бұрын
Dang, and here I thought this would be a solar Islander announcement, and you were crowning yourself King
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
save that for a future video
@arkaitzplaza1540
11 ай бұрын
In Amazon Spain you can get a solar Citizen made out of titanium with a sapphire glass for €157 (about $167), but these Bertuccis do look good
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
That's a great deal!
@stefpix
11 ай бұрын
Which Citizen? the BN0200?
@e28forever30
11 ай бұрын
@@stefpix BN0200 doesn’t have sapphire.
@MayDayDevinci
Ай бұрын
I love solar watches. Perfect put on and go watch. Always works. Most accurate.
@paulhart2021
11 ай бұрын
I have two bertucci's that I bought from Long Island watch! And they're both a part of my regular rotation! Great value for the money!
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
awesome to hear, thank you
@richardtwyning
11 ай бұрын
Wow, so basically, instead of a garbage SwatchPain, people can buy two ultra reliable solar Bertucci's 👍🏻😃
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
haha, you got it
@BarnOwl61
11 ай бұрын
And, the real King of Solar is Casio Oceanus!❤
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
that's a cool watch
@Strideo1
11 ай бұрын
Casio GWM5610
@e28forever30
11 ай бұрын
The black one on the green NATO is superb.
@johanvandersandt8904
11 ай бұрын
I guess people are starting to see the light? Hahahaha! I'll see myself out! 😂🤣
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
nice one
@m2pozad
7 ай бұрын
It's one thing to miss every 60 mark, but to miss every 5 index as well with the second hand?!? OUCH! High accuracy applies to position as well as time.
@yosefortez4009
7 ай бұрын
Casio is king when it comes to solar. My ten year old watch still working properly with no maintenance done to it. People who buy these expensive watches don't buy them to see the time but to collect or to admire the craftsmanship. Which I do love. But if you want an indestructible watch that will never fail you, only Casio can 😉
@tcuker6819
11 ай бұрын
I purchased one of the A-2T Solar Classic Titanium Field Watches with Brown Leather Strap #12803 the day (literally the minute) I got the email from Bertucci. Sorry Marc, I would have bought it from you if I knew you would have the Bertucci solar watches so soon. I have a number of Bertucci quartz watches and even the Bertucci automatic version with a Miyota 9 series movement. Bertucci quality is exceptional, and I agree, their bands are superb. This includes both their nylon and Horween leather bands. If you like field watches, and if you do not have a Bertucci, buy one! I am extremely pleased with all of mine, and the new solar and leather band are at the top of the heap. I do love manual/automatic watches, but solar really pretty much checks all the watch boxes. Reliability, long life, accuracy, low (no?) maintenance!
@larryfromwisconsin9970
11 ай бұрын
I love my Casio Tough Solar with Multi Band 6. My next watch will probably be a Casio G Shock with the same features.
@ycrecon
11 ай бұрын
I’ve gone to only wearing solar Gs. Preferably with Bluetooth. No fiddling around with the crown anymore. Just link up once in a long while and bam! Accurate.
@e28forever30
11 ай бұрын
They will link automatically. Just leave Bluetooth on, and the app opened, and voila, no worries.
@diskobean
11 ай бұрын
I really like both, especially the Titanium version. BUT, I wish the Ti version had the same hands as the plastic/resin case. The hands are bigger and more legible AND the minute hand touches the tip of the minute markers, so very easy to tell the EXACT time as well 🙏✌️👍😀 As always, great video Mark!!! And I agree, I have a lot of solar watches, but I definitely have the most from my G-Shock collection. Tough Solar is their standard system and I won't buy anymore G-Shock's without it (except for the 2100 lineup). I wish Casio would release a Solar/Bluetooth GMA-S2100 lineup like the did with the GA-B2100 replicating the original GA-2100 CasiOak's 😢
@sinjinadams2862
11 ай бұрын
I love solar and I love Titanium! It's a perfect combination.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
Yes, thank you!
@derekpayer-smith8794
11 ай бұрын
Don't forget Momentum watches. Probably the best deal for solar titanium. I love what Bertucci is doing though!
@edwardwagner950
11 ай бұрын
VAER has some great options too. With Sapphire Crystal.
@LS1007
11 ай бұрын
Great new additions to the Bertucci line. I have two Bertucci’s and love them. Thanks Marc. Have a great day!
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
many thanks!
@kennethchen4048
11 ай бұрын
I been scouting for the A-2T with sapphire glass on their website for very long. But no response from their customer service. Glad that Marc are bringing these awesome spec watches. On my way grabbing one.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
sweet, thank you
@IkeThermite
11 ай бұрын
I’ve got an old Junghans SolarTek that is still running strong, as well as a few Seikos and Eco-drives and a solar Neo70s panda. I’m a fan of solar watches!
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
Cool, thanks for sharing.
@IkeThermite
11 ай бұрын
@@islandwatch I actually learned about the Neo70s from one of your videos with the Urban Gentry, so thanks for that!
@oftheessencetimeis1892
11 ай бұрын
Marc, are you able to source solar watch components which have a perpetual calendar, or are those only available inside Seiko (i.e Astron) and Citizen (I.e. Attesa)? If so, I’d love to see you develop a solar line.
@Postmortumaz
11 ай бұрын
I bought the Arnie from you Mark. Solar power is cool. Set it and forget it, for a couple years.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
very true, thank you
@omegadun66
11 ай бұрын
How accurate is the movement?
@Inmate999
4 ай бұрын
I just ordered mine from LIW. Can't wait to get it.
@seattlegrrlie
11 ай бұрын
I bought the Cartier Solarbeat because it was solar. Something about the fact that it's the first time Cartier did solar just mesmerized me
@you_cant_see_me_3000
11 ай бұрын
That thumbnail is awesome.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
thanks!
@TimothyLipinski
5 ай бұрын
Great Video ! Was looking at the A-2T watch... But a crystal watch with Solar is GREAT ! Now if you can have Titanium with Tritium along with the Solar for a low price would be great... Think the Solar may use a Capacitor and not a battery... Hope the Capacitor does not leak. tjl
@thatsawesome2060
8 ай бұрын
I read somewhere early citizen eco-drive using capacitor it's has less power reserve only for few days up to weeks but crazy long lifespan as long it's well protected from moisture and and extreme temperature so there is citizen eco-drive that already 20+ years but never need capacitor change. but today most of the solar watch using lithium which has up to 10 month power reserve but has shorter lifespan due to limited charge cycle probably up to 8 years.
@ahha6304
11 ай бұрын
I can't stop laughing at your thumbnail
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
:)
@timetowatch_francois
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Marc. Bertucci make fantastic watches. Having a solar option on a titanium case … at that price?!? 😮 The ARE doing something right. (I have 4 of them 😁👍🏼)
@misavoja3865
11 ай бұрын
Casio , pro trek best in solar tech !
@LudekVokac
11 ай бұрын
I know it probably makes little sense for Bertucci, but I'd love to see the A1 with this solar movement. The lug-to-lug on their 40mm models is too large for my tiny wrist.
@DarthPlaya
11 ай бұрын
Gardeners!?! 😂 Do you have one for Chief Cook and Bottle Washers? 🤣
@user-np8rj4ce9c
11 ай бұрын
Titanium, especially grade 2, is a soft metal and prone to scratches. Does Bertucci, like most other solar brand watches, use a harding coating on the case ?
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
No, but we do not use it on our Sandspoint either. Adding a coating tends to change the luster of the material.
@KameronMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Any idea if or when the 40mm a2-t solars will be back in stock? 42mm is too chonky for my taste
@alisonleighton9739
11 ай бұрын
Timex has been making Solar watches for years.
@yankeexpress
9 ай бұрын
Actually Timex stopped making solars until recently started up solars again. My old solar Timex have died, whereas my 30 year old solar Casio continue to work normally on original batteries. The new solar Timex are nice looking watches. Only time will tell how long they last.
@armandr1613
11 ай бұрын
I forget the rules for adding "Swiss" to dial. Surprised me considering its an Epson movement. No complaints from me either way. Bertucci do make some nice watches.
@e28forever30
11 ай бұрын
That says enough about Swiss manufacturing, doesn’t it? And still there are people who believe in Swiss fairytales..
@johnmiles358
11 ай бұрын
I have the Timex Expedition North Field Post Solar 36 mm and its a great watch, I think it has the same 6 month power reserve movement.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
6 months is a great reserve.
@4BB4S
2 ай бұрын
Is there such a thing as a full lume solor quartz watch? That would be my perfect watch. Add titanium case and fixed lugs and the thing becomes indestructible.
@erikroisland5016
10 ай бұрын
The Momentum Smokejumper Eclipse is 38mm, solar, titanium, and only $265.
@emptyMan0
11 ай бұрын
Finally some competition for solar G-Shocks
@rainappleby
11 ай бұрын
Cool Thumbnail. King Marc of Longisland
@chrisv7180
11 ай бұрын
that thumbnail 😂
@seanhickling7340
11 ай бұрын
The first three I think of are; Citizen, G Shock and Timex. Seiko doesn't even enter the equation for me.
@Strideo1
11 ай бұрын
Casio
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
noted!
@uniquehorn1480
11 ай бұрын
Dude, that Brookville is pretty sweet.
@graemecreegan6749
11 ай бұрын
From the thumbnail I thought Marc was somewhat immodestly announcing Islander solar
@dazzlerjohnwatchman8215
11 ай бұрын
Marc wow, wow, wow I love the value of these watches, I must have that titanium one. You should do joint branding with these guys. I love the smooth lines and efficient design of the case, face and use of those awesome straps. Solar watches are truely the best grab and go. I weekly sun my watches along the window sill to keep them topped up. You have hit a home run with these watches. Go Bertucci!
@mrcarlo1966
11 ай бұрын
Mark any possible Islander solar’s in the future?.. I have a few Citizen and Seiko Solar watches.. I love them.
@talanjohn
11 ай бұрын
Marc, is the fiber reinforced case a smaller dial than the titanium? It appears that way but maybe that’s the case creating an optical illusion.
@Spanede
11 ай бұрын
What options do i have if i want a solar iso diver chrono with sapphire crystal? Same combo in titanium?
@JS-ev4xc
11 ай бұрын
Solar Quartz is indeed the best movt. Abt 20-25 yrs of maintenance-free operation for Casio. Even a Cartier Solar Beat is listed as 15 yrs of operation.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
for sure!
@N7492
5 ай бұрын
Casio G shock #5610. Bang for the buck, the best watch out there. More durable than anything else. More accurate than a Seiko spring drive. Mechanical watches need not apply. Seems that Mark doesn't carry this one, so he ignores it. Did he really think we wouldn't notice?
@Charles-zf3hd
20 күн бұрын
Do you really think he cares?
@svenbruder9977
11 ай бұрын
Seiko Solaris perpetual watch is awesome…once you figure out the alarm function lol
@hankborchers-hc2yf
11 ай бұрын
Can a regular quartz movement be replaced and convert it to solar?
@gammondog
11 ай бұрын
You would need to install the photovoltaic cells. Usually,in the form of a dial. So,you are looking at replacing the entire movement with a Solar Dial. Unless you are very fond of the watch case… .😬
@erichooper9858
11 ай бұрын
Hey Mark, just wanted to give you a heads up. You have a typo on the front page of your website. "Stating" instead of Starting for the Bertucci watches.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
got it, thanks.
@adk7962
11 ай бұрын
This was definitely a logical next step for Bertucci. Thanks for the great reviews.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
thanks for watching.
@nickkincanon4582
11 ай бұрын
Nobody beats the Wiz!
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
Yeah, I sorta look like that.
@hugejohnson5011
11 ай бұрын
Maybe Crazy Eddie could have.
@nickkincanon4582
11 ай бұрын
@@hugejohnson5011 Ha!
@user-ue5tm4dd2i
11 ай бұрын
My G Shock Casio Oak Solar Bluetooth is a chick magnet, what are you waiting for, mine was 130 USD.
@Suhailagha
10 ай бұрын
I'd love a solar F91W with 100m water resistance. 😄
@huntnyc
11 ай бұрын
Will these charge by indoor lighting as well as sunlight? Thanks for the video.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
Yes, absolutely. The benefit of outdoor light is it has more energy density (flux)
@matthewgates4130
11 ай бұрын
With all quartz type watches ,I think as long second hand hits those marks right. U good!
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
agreed!
@plmn93
11 ай бұрын
I loved my Ecodrive until I thought the battery died after about ten years...turns out it was the movement itself that died. Wasn't worth replacing. I guess that could happen with any movement, but it didn't live up to the hype at the time.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
that is quite true; there are duds in every mix.
@Tbone51
11 ай бұрын
I'm looking for "my" ideal watch: titanium, 40mm x about 11mm, tritium and lume, saphire & AR, with date complication.
@javierpatricioromero8564
11 ай бұрын
Orient has several impressive sundials, such as the Neo Tokyo
@rogerreynolds7292
11 ай бұрын
Vaer makes a lovely solar, the D4.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
They sure do, I do like that watch.
@thekitchenchikens
2 ай бұрын
The solar expedition north seems a better deal
@davidwells7244
11 ай бұрын
Marc, how do these compare to Lumtec solar?
@chris7015
11 ай бұрын
Nice. It looks like the second hand is hitting the marks. Did the polymer model have a cyclops on the date?
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
yup
@MichaelAguila
11 ай бұрын
Very nice
@josephkelly1909
11 ай бұрын
will you consider making the Brookville in a larger case and dial? I like the abalone and linen I just can’t do a 38
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
We have the Upper Brookville which is 42mm
@josephkelly1909
11 ай бұрын
@@islandwatch I’ll check that out!
@loudanniger9745
11 ай бұрын
I was just curious can you remove a quartz movement and replace it with a solar movement.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
only if their interface in the case the same. . . likely. . . NO
@gregalonzo747
11 ай бұрын
@@islandwatch, Thank you
@vintageav
11 ай бұрын
Do these use a battery or capacitor to hold the charge? Thank you.
@michaelkaliski7651
11 ай бұрын
Solar watches use a very special type of rechargeable battery. They are sometimes described as capacitors because of the way that they work, but they are most definitely batteries which use exotic materials to allow thousands of full charge discharge cycles without deteriorating. Typically such batteries will last between 10 and 20 years subject to daily use and abuse. With a bit more care a lifetime of well over 20 years can be expected.
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
rechargeable battery
@PabloTBrave
11 ай бұрын
Missed casio thats a big one
@scottt2012
11 ай бұрын
So titanium is smaller case but same size face it looks like. They are both fantastic looking watches.
@RutgerKohl-co2ot
11 ай бұрын
Do you know if Bertucci has plans to make the titanium in 42mm?
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
I do not, sorry!
@Ray.J
11 ай бұрын
Just when I thought there was nothing new under the sun…😮
@islandwatch
11 ай бұрын
LOL, I see what you did there.
@nedflanders3769
11 ай бұрын
Hold up… did I just see a second hand (almost) hitting the tick marks?!
@bigwilliearmitage
11 ай бұрын
Nah, it's Bertucci, I think they aim for the gap.
@Andrew.W75
11 ай бұрын
What make of Solar Quartz movement do these have in them?
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