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Have you checked out Corniche watches? Outstanding finish. Why Wise over that? Comparison would be interesting!

Love people that shine, but polish is hard to swallow! (pun intended?!) 😜 Another wisely designed watch, not for my lifestyle though. Cheers Toni, enjoy!

Thanks for a great review. I have a few Wise watches and I just think they are terrific.

Great review. I have two of this model already, and they are super quality. I have the gold version with white dial and loved it so much I bought the stainless version with taupe dial. Now I’m considering buying another. It’s an impressive quality, and I say this having many, many other watches of higher price points. Wise is the hidden gem in the watch world

This is the first vid of yours I have watched, and your balanced review with substantive commentary is excellent! It may be confirmation bias, but I am finally found a source of microbrand analysis that resonates! Thank you!

I want literally every Wise model. The fact that I'm half Thai is only, like, a quarter of the reason.

Good review of an impressive watch. I have considered a Wise, but really not a fan of the font they've used for their logo. It just doesn't suit really any watch. Perhaps a box of medicine or a printer, but not a watch. I hope they change it one day.

Congratulations on an awesome new watch for your collection! honestly im a little jealous lol If it had a bracelet, i wouldnt even consider pulling the trigger. Thing is i really love the adamascus case but even with an aftermarket bracelet it would look odd. Soo the one that i want i cant really have (adamascus case with a bracelet) and the one that is the logical choice (904l which can be paired with a bracelet) im on the fence about. I wonder how the adamascus case would look with a polished mesh bracelet.. Next month im gonna get a Certina ds trust (full titanium square shaped eta quartz movement) and VanBanner just had a sale and i got 2 Leas for my friends and i just got a Sumo and a promaster diver soo maybe in the future.. idk..

Very happy to welcome another Wise on your channel. This is the model where I suppose I got convinced that Wise can no longer be ignored. The AD8 being a diver, albeit probably among the most attractive, and the AD9, for me, still walking too much of a unremarkable safe route, while the Hitman offering a great value characterful tool watch to outcompete the lower tiers, I needed another model to get on board with. This certainly is that. Having said that, from what I have been able to gather through the back catalogue, I think the recognition for Wise came when they truly deserved it. Before it seems many of the models catered more for niches and really their local market. Then, somehow, they pulled out all the stops and made a significant quality jump. Now they're among the best microbrands, seemingly agreed by a majority of reviewers. So, yes, it took a long time, but the learning curve paid off and the growth potential is still there, as international (brand) recognition still lags behind the quality of the output. I thought that I might purchase an AD7, but felt unsure about the damascus and the relatively large wearing experience. I erroneously thought that the stainless version was all polished, so I'm glad to be reminded of a beautifully brushed side, which actually slims and accentuates the case design. Perhaps it's the gold plated version that is all polished? My preference is for the reddish brown or cream enamel dials. Yet, there remains something about the dial (perhaps the sportier stance of the markers with small arabics underneath and astute geometric handset) that hasn't quite won me over like the gorgeously shaped case. Comparing with the AD15, I actually regretted that they didn't persist the bezelless construction of the AD7 there, as I think it contributes greatly to its character and helps in making that inner lug bevelling so successful. Seeing it on your 19cm wrist, I am reminded that the AD7 would likely wear large for me. And having accepted several around 40mm watches recently, I feel the need to downsize my wearing experience a little. Just so my general wearing experience through the collection doesn't always err large. The shell cordovan for me is the strap this belongs on. It is very congruent with both dial and case.

The finishing is amazing..just shortlisted for myself, calling Poliția Română on you. 🤣

Outstanding look here, thanks for the rundown.

comenting before watching. this is an amazing looking watch. it reminds me a bit of erebus but it looks better put together.

the only good thing to come out of Australia

Nice watch overall. The hands have Ming vibes.

That mirror dial is really something else 😮

Hi, great collection, i was wondering about the Perpetual? Do they still currently make watches?

A weird (not in a bad way though) flieger/field watch, by a weird (in a totally good way!) microbrand. All this in a weird (in an always(!) bad dentist way) review. Not weird when a Romanian is reviewing a New Zealand's product, as the only common thing these two have is ...just weird, (for me) in the most pleasant and true way i can think of!!!!! Let's keep this world, that weird! 😜😂

You sound good for being at the dentist. 😎 Like the look of this watch, like the white dial and the dial lume. Thank.. have bookmarked the website.

Good review, eager to see it in the flesh.

Glad to see you covering Draken. I've owned one for over a year and just wore it yesterday which is pretty funny considering your latest upload. Thanks Toni.

Another great review. Love the reference to the classic movie ;) And this is my kind of watch, although... as it's rather on the "simple and utilitarian" side I find it a little too thick and unnecessarily bulky. If it was a little slimmer, I would then buy the "crown" on the other side vibe as built for motorcyclists ;) I like the effort not to compromise the clean design with the power reserve. And I do see the value for money :)

Apologies for the slurring, blame the bloody dentist!

Another great review Mario but to me, a very boring, almost generic watch. The Horizon Nemo still smashes it for individuality in design, with a Swiss movement and is cheaper. It’s definitely not for me this one. It’s a bit like Erebus so far. A watch brand of many identities and lacking in its own

I got mine on eBay from a guy that got it on kickstarter 6 months back or so. I wore it for 3 months straight when I got it and neglected all my other watches. It’s good. Forget the second tool-less adjustable clasp. Just use the traditional one.

Sharp watch, great timeless and clean design 👌

Nice looking watch

Just received my Nadir Vespera (black) ... even more amazing in person! Cheers!

Unfortunately (or not?) NOT the watch i want. Thanks anyway for the great review mate, be well, cheers. PS Don't know why, but even by the thumbnail i got some Nodus vibes here...

its a great watch, I love mine.

Pff, now I have to go and exceed my watch buying budget for this year again cuz I NEEED this one. Thanks a lot! 🤣

Not bad but not great and certainly overpriced.

UPDATE: The 10% discount for subscribers to Belhamel's newsletter is still active, but it's not prominently displayed, so, if you want to take advantage of it, you need to start digging. 🙂

Maybe I am spoiled but for this amount I expect at least selita movement.

Belhamel means something like a 'rowdy rascal' in Dutch. No idea if there is a connection. In terms of sturdy construction and hardness coating, and the tool watch aesthetics, this seems to fit the bill. However, it is very difficult to shake off the first impression of this design which is just very highly generic among peers. It would be seriously challenging to name a truly memorable aspect about its design beyond the name. That does not make it a bad or unattractive watch, but one that needs to trade solely on convincing one that they did the best job possible at executing this design approach. I always look for design flair and identity in my watches, so it's clearly not for me. Listening to you they may have come close to perfection in execution though, which may prove enough for others who are into the minutiae of this category of tool watch.

Thanks Toni. Another watch in my wheelhouse here. Good specs and dial color with a low profile bezel.

Bonjour, j’aime beaucoup la makina et la 47zero est très réussi. Je m’abonne !

Hi Toni, that 47Zero is really eye catching. Thanks again for a great video.

Great review! I like the fact that you are looking at brands the others don't! Keep up the good work!

Woah that some interesting stuff!! Mesmerizing dials!! Details!! Microbrands are getting to higher ends that's amazing!!🙌🏻 Also thanks to you sharing all this information!!

Oh Woow! Wonderful!

First Stage looks dope! Good for my taste!

The video was too short my friend. 😔 Love watching your videos!

It’s great to see the boundary pushing designs and approaches offered by a number of micro/independent watch brands. Thanks for highlighting these four brands; some of them are familiar while others are new to me. There is such variety available.

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A very fine selection. I have already embraced the endeavours of 47Zero, Bauche, and Makina, though as of yet only own a Makina. Isotope hasn't really been playing to my aesthetic preferences, and though this watch impresses me technically, I'm not sure it would be for me either. Still, let's celebrate the originality. Examples like Vitreum, Straum, and Havaan Tuvali flashing by at the end also are very much worth our attention. Vitreum is really reaching beyond a price point where I'm comfortable, but I really appreciate their highly original enamel work. I think they rival and sometimes exceed the lauded anOrdain.

The Makina Mephisto is my cup of tea

Four beautiful examples. I'm really enjoying how diverse your content is within the same sphere.

Your RUclips channel has quickly become the best source of information for microbrands. Keep up the good work.

Wow...Makina and 47 Zero have my attention and then some. Thanks Toni...always like seeing new and unique designs under your auspices.