Peter your photography skills never cease to amaze me Seriously the outdoor footage gave me the feeling of having it on my similar sized wrist It definitely always leaves me wanting more and lean to and away from watches I wasn't quite sure of without actually going into an AD Thanks as always my friend Really 👍
Just received my bronze white dial, and it is just as good as my steel burgundy AD8. Very slim so really comfortable to wear, and the FKM rubber strap is even more comfortable than the leather. Personally I like the wavy pattern, the gloss ceramic bezel insert and the tightness of the bezel. Wouldn’t change a thing. Slides underneath motorbike leathers with no problem. Can’t wait to get the AD7 in Damascus steel. Really interesting case finish. Are you planning to review this, because your photography is fantastic. Thanks for alerting me to this bronze version.
I purchased the black and steel version about 6 months ago and I can attest that the bezel does soften up over time and usage. Love these new models, great vid as always Pete!
I have the first iteration in Red with a red sunburst dial (Limited edition #300). Absolutely love it! It comes looking almost gold... but patinas nicely. The movement came in at +-1spd and couldn't be happier with it. The bezel came crazy tight but loosens up after about 1 week of constant use. Bang for buck... nothing really comes close for the $600 mark (In the bronze market).
I agree on all your comments but one.......I rather like the wavy pattern! What matt brushing concerned ....when Breitling first introduced their Blackbird I found it really stood out from all their glossy models as well!
I have 2 wise adamascus and they are brilliant, had no problems with the bezels at all. Had them nearly a year now with no problems. Can't understand why they make limited editions on some of their best looking models. The blue bronze looks nice. It would also look good in stainless steel, then it would be a good alternative to the blue Tudor black bay 58. For the price you can't go wrong. Great review as always.
I got the blue/green version and I have to agree the wearability is absolutely on point. The bezel is a bit stiff at first but loosens over time. And yeah, even though I really like the dial with the wave pattern and the colors, the legibility does suffer at certain angles. Another point is the 904L steel, I just can’t see a difference to 316L. If it’s cheaper I’d rather have the 316L. Now the blue bronze one looks fantastic, too bad it’s limited.
The blue is really nice - but man I'd like to see something similar in green, or teal. As the patina changes those would be fab Edit - I'm certain that silicone grease would solve the bezel. And the wave dial is their signature - I think that counts a lot.
All I can think of with the limited production is it helps justify what I think is a somewhat high price. I just purchased what I think is a good quality watch on a SS bracelet (Phoibos Kraken) with the same movement, for less than half the price. Full disclosure, it was during a sale. But many watch geeks wait for sales to buy something they don't actually need. Your RUclips watch videos are so well produced. Really outstanding.
Bronze is starting to win me over. I'm drawn to the chocolate version in this example. Thx for mentioning that crucial point, that the manufacturer is listening to feedback and incorporating it back in. That means I'll be watching Wise more in the future.
What a gorgeous watch. Something about it reminds me of William Wood but might just be the bronze. Wonder if they could use one of those scratch resistant coatings to seal it from oxidising. I'd love a bronze watch but only if it stayed that beautiful rose gold colour.
I'm keen on the steel brown dial variant. Just waiting for the aussie dollar to improve a bit haha. Does look good with the bit of brushing, wouldn't be mad if they did that retroactively on the steel
Still a beauty, no matter what. Even in strange numbers... 333... 666, just lovely! Cheers Pete, I'm still in olives hell, needed some charm, thanks mate.
Thanks God! the little devil 👿 is in hell... 666 what beautiful 😍 number!!! Be safe my friend Stavros "η ελιά κάνει τους άντρες", "μια ελιά και μια 🍅 ντομάτα κάνουνε σωστή σαλάτα 🥗", "ψωμί 🍞 κι ελιά και Cotsa βασιλιά" -- Γιέ μου πού πας? -- Μάνα θα πάω στις ελιές 🤣 🤣🥳
Went a little watch crazy this year, so I'm trying to scale back, but these are very nice! I like the Miyota 9000 series movements. They certainly do appear to have replaced the NH35 as the go to microbrand movement of choice.
Is there still appetite for bronze? I'm not sure I was waiting for that and would the patina not negate the polish vs brush finish of the case? At any rate, I'd be more interested in that change-up in steel, I guess. I find the blue one very flat looking. Maybe ok for some, but for me I think the relatively elaborate applied markers are elevated by that wavy pattern. If you go for this design, I think you'd do best to also go for the wavy texture. It needs it, somehow. With regards to stiff bezels: is this not actually an advantage in that there is little chance of it moving once a position is set?
Considering I as well as many others never turn the bezel that is a non-issue. In fact I like that it is hard to move and stays in plays. Just placed an order for this piece. I really like it's appearance and just about everything about it.
These are beautiful watches and in the past, the brand has impressed more than once. However, I would like this in 39 mm diameter and in Stainless steel with brushed surfaces.
I really like the brown bezel version, and would have bought it no questions asked if it was paired with a brown dial as well. Maybe one day they will make that one. I also agree Peter on dropping the wave pattern now. It has run it's course I think.
I like these and the steel versions a lot. For me, the shiny bezel, polished case, and the wave pattern don’t go with my personal taste. I love that they brushed the bronze, went with a matte bezel, and removed the wave pattern. The only other thing I’d love to see is a smaller case option: 39 or 38mm.
Those look nice, fantastic dimensions The blue one does it for me Not perfect and really blingy, you're right (but you see, I'm in this funny gilt dial appreciation phase rn...) The grey/white dial color feels wrong somehow, idk, should have it in hand, I suppose
If the watch is used by a diver they would never ever want to see a accidental movement of the bezel. I agree it needs to be TIGHT ! There is a green available that beats both of the colors.
You will find many microbrands do not hold up well in resale However that said, I think we buy micro brands because they are great value to start off with rather than thinking about re-sale cheers
How are you still liking these? I’m very interested in getting the brown one. Could you do a video showing the progress of the patina? That’d be great. Thanks for the review:)
It's not so much as being 'good', it's just another material. However, bronze oxidises and changes colour and character. It usually goes darker and dull with each piece turning out a unique look cheers
Nice looking watch when new but when you're down $1000 AUD and it looks old but is relatively worthless, can you risk that amount of buyers remorse? Regrettably, doubt they'll sell out anytime soon. I'd either go much cheaper with an Ali watch and just embrace the bronze experience, or save $1k towards an Oris, a Rado Captain Cook, or even a BB58 Bronze. Great editing and composition as ever Pete!
Hio Shaun I downloaded the song from RUclips free music, but it download as "music download"..so no idea of the name. Im sure its a common theme in their library, I just though it was catchy 👍 Cheers
How do you actually call any watch a "Dive Watch" when it is originally sold on a leather strap? It's like having a "Dive Watch" with no water resistance.
I agree, thats why I didn't call it a dive watch. I don't think they call it a diver either in their literature...ideally a Dive watch should carry some sort of certification to be classified as such 👍
Bravo Peter, a nice bronze watch, my favorite metal especially when changed color, after time, have a sick green color remember to me the movie Nostalgia of Andrei Tarcofski 👆
Peter your photography skills never cease to amaze me Seriously the outdoor footage gave me the feeling of having it on my similar sized wrist It definitely always leaves me wanting more and lean to and away from watches I wasn't quite sure of without actually going into an AD Thanks as always my friend Really 👍
Thank you for the feedback Michael, appreciated 🙏
iv never gasped at a thumbnail before. such a beautiful watch your, photography skills have either done it justice or made me overestimate its beauty
Thank you for the encouragement Anand 🙏
Just received my bronze white dial, and it is just as good as my steel burgundy AD8. Very slim so really comfortable to wear, and the FKM rubber strap is even more comfortable than the leather. Personally I like the wavy pattern, the gloss ceramic bezel insert and the tightness of the bezel. Wouldn’t change a thing. Slides underneath motorbike leathers with no problem.
Can’t wait to get the AD7 in Damascus steel. Really interesting case finish. Are you planning to review this, because your photography is fantastic. Thanks for alerting me to this bronze version.
I purchased the black and steel version about 6 months ago and I can attest that the bezel does soften up over time and usage. Love these new models, great vid as always Pete!
Cheers Logan 👍
The blue strap even has the look of oxidizing bronze, what a fantastic pairing.
Wise and Zelos are two vastly underrated microbrands they’re a great value, I wonder how they run as far as the movement.
That's my style. I love them 🤩 Thank You for your video 🤜🤛
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A lot of the commenters like the blue version better. I really like the brown version with it’s warming tones with the bezel and the case.
Blue. Absolutely gorgeous. Love the brushed ceramic bezel❤❤
I have the blue Adamascus, the bezel wears in well after a couple of months and it's not stiff at all now. Feels firm and extremely tactile.
I have the first iteration in Red with a red sunburst dial (Limited edition #300). Absolutely love it! It comes looking almost gold... but patinas nicely. The movement came in at +-1spd and couldn't be happier with it. The bezel came crazy tight but loosens up after about 1 week of constant use. Bang for buck... nothing really comes close for the $600 mark (In the bronze market).
I agree on all your comments but one.......I rather like the wavy pattern! What matt brushing concerned ....when Breitling first introduced their Blackbird I found it really stood out from all their glossy models as well!
As always great presentation Pete , nice looking watches .
Thank you David, appreciate the feedback 🙏
Love that they're listening. Would love to see more brushing on the meteorite version AD9M version. These look great, nice video as ever
Cheers Andrew 👍
I have 2 wise adamascus and they are brilliant, had no problems with the bezels at all. Had them nearly a year now with no problems. Can't understand why they make limited editions on some of their best looking models. The blue bronze looks nice. It would also look good in stainless steel, then it would be a good alternative to the blue Tudor black bay 58. For the price you can't go wrong. Great review as always.
I got the blue/green version and I have to agree the wearability is absolutely on point. The bezel is a bit stiff at first but loosens over time. And yeah, even though I really like the dial with the wave pattern and the colors, the legibility does suffer at certain angles. Another point is the 904L steel, I just can’t see a difference to 316L. If it’s cheaper I’d rather have the 316L. Now the blue bronze one looks fantastic, too bad it’s limited.
Just ordered the Blue one. The perfect watch for a beach vacation!
The blue is really nice - but man I'd like to see something similar in green, or teal. As the patina changes those would be fab
Edit - I'm certain that silicone grease would solve the bezel. And the wave dial is their signature - I think that counts a lot.
All I can think of with the limited production is it helps justify what I think is a somewhat high price. I just purchased what I think is a good quality watch on a SS bracelet (Phoibos Kraken) with the same movement, for less than half the price. Full disclosure, it was during a sale. But many watch geeks wait for sales to buy something they don't actually need. Your RUclips watch videos are so well produced. Really outstanding.
Nicely shared Daniel
And yes you’re absolutely right, we all look for a bargain (to help justify the things we really don’t need) 👍👍
I have the steel and blackdial, i just love it, footprint for me its perfect.. very nice review as usual.. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Loving the look of these since your first review, just waiting for a more brushed stainless steel version on a bracelet. Thanks Peter:)
Hopefully they continue to listen and provide watch the people want
cheers Nath 👍
Bronze is starting to win me over. I'm drawn to the chocolate version in this example. Thx for mentioning that crucial point, that the manufacturer is listening to feedback and incorporating it back in. That means I'll be watching Wise more in the future.
I'll take the blue one, thank you very much !
Beautiful watch, i have the blue fade to black and i love it what great value, puts other more expensive watches to shame
What a gorgeous watch. Something about it reminds me of William Wood but might just be the bronze. Wonder if they could use one of those scratch resistant coatings to seal it from oxidising. I'd love a bronze watch but only if it stayed that beautiful rose gold colour.
I'm keen on the steel brown dial variant. Just waiting for the aussie dollar to improve a bit haha. Does look good with the bit of brushing, wouldn't be mad if they did that retroactively on the steel
Still a beauty, no matter what. Even in strange numbers... 333... 666, just lovely!
Cheers Pete, I'm still in olives hell, needed some charm, thanks mate.
Persevere with those Olives my friend 🙏
Thanks God! the little devil 👿 is in hell... 666 what beautiful 😍 number!!! Be safe my friend Stavros "η ελιά κάνει τους άντρες", "μια ελιά και μια 🍅 ντομάτα κάνουνε σωστή σαλάτα 🥗", "ψωμί 🍞 κι ελιά και Cotsa βασιλιά" -- Γιέ μου πού πας?
-- Μάνα θα πάω στις ελιές 🤣 🤣🥳
Great review, many thanks
My pleasure!
That's a really good looking watch!
Went a little watch crazy this year, so I'm trying to scale back, but these are very nice!
I like the Miyota 9000 series movements. They certainly do appear to have replaced the NH35 as the go to microbrand movement of choice.
There apparently as good as a 2824 movement..
Is there still appetite for bronze? I'm not sure I was waiting for that and would the patina not negate the polish vs brush finish of the case? At any rate, I'd be more interested in that change-up in steel, I guess. I find the blue one very flat looking. Maybe ok for some, but for me I think the relatively elaborate applied markers are elevated by that wavy pattern. If you go for this design, I think you'd do best to also go for the wavy texture. It needs it, somehow. With regards to stiff bezels: is this not actually an advantage in that there is little chance of it moving once a position is set?
For me, that bezel is just that little bit too stiff for my liking
@@PeterKotsa fair dos. I can't feel it, nlr would I be likely to use it!
Considering I as well as many others never turn the bezel that is a non-issue. In fact I like that it is hard to move and stays in plays. Just placed an order for this piece. I really like it's appearance and just about everything about it.
Great stuff, enjoy it 👍
These are beautiful watches and in the past, the brand has impressed more than once. However, I would like this in 39 mm diameter and in Stainless steel with brushed surfaces.
That would be nice indeed 👍
I really like the brown bezel version, and would have bought it no questions asked if it was paired with a brown dial as well. Maybe one day they will make that one. I also agree Peter on dropping the wave pattern now. It has run it's course I think.
Brown on brown, now thats interesting, chocolate delight 😊😂
Glorious crystals on these....
They are beautiful watches
i like that blue one.
I have the ad8 in black dial. I wish Wise would quit teasing the bracelet for it on their website with no information. 😫
They're so cool.
I still can't find them anywhere in Europe, which is unfortunate.
The Case shape has a reflection of the 62 MAS
I like these and the steel versions a lot. For me, the shiny bezel, polished case, and the wave pattern don’t go with my personal taste. I love that they brushed the bronze, went with a matte bezel, and removed the wave pattern. The only other thing I’d love to see is a smaller case option: 39 or 38mm.
I think many are requesting 39mm, that would be a sweet spot for these 👍
@@PeterKotsa I think there’s plenty of room for two case sizes.
@@typebflieger Hahaha
I'm would have hoped they'd do a no date version first like they did with the Hitman. I think the AD8 without a date would be awesome.
Pop the bezel off with a case knife and bend the bezel click spring a little to change the stiffness.
Wow very nice. 🇬🇧
Get the Blue 🌊 one !
Those look nice, fantastic dimensions
The blue one does it for me
Not perfect and really blingy, you're right
(but you see, I'm in this funny gilt dial appreciation phase rn...)
The grey/white dial color feels wrong somehow, idk, should have it in hand, I suppose
If Wise ever makes a midsize 38mm version of this watch, I'd be the first to get one. Would love the thinness in a smaller size for my skinny wrist.
Yeah a few viewers have asked for a 38 or 39, that would be ideal 👍
@@PeterKotsa 39 would be perfect too! Black Bay 58 killer.
@@HaonProductions oooh, my BB58 would get jealous if they did that 😂
Is it really that hard to lose the date window? then this watch would be almost perfect
Looks a lovely watch, like the chocolate one.. but the price for Japanese movement 🤔
If the watch is used by a diver they would never ever want to see a accidental movement of the bezel. I agree it needs to be TIGHT ! There is a green available that beats both of the colors.
That blue and bronze looks so good. Too bad I cant afford that.
Visually it was the nicer look for me too 👍
Wise is worthiness
Beautiful watch, but what about its resale value?
You will find many microbrands do not hold up well in resale
However that said, I think we buy micro brands because they are great value to start off with rather than thinking about re-sale
cheers
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How are you still liking these? I’m very interested in getting the brown one. Could you do a video showing the progress of the patina? That’d be great. Thanks for the review:)
They are sending me a production version in March so i will monitor its progress in the coming months, possibly do a photo journal every month or so
Perfect Thaiming mate... I'll leave now then shall I?
any idea if there gonna do a bracelet?
Not sure John, but I am assuming because this is a limited run they probably won't 😔
Less bulkier hour hand and I'll buy it in a heart beat
Does it oxidize ?
Yes
Nice looking watch. What movement?
Miyota
Lovely blue watch but I don’t think the strap matches the colour of the watch, a rubber strap would have looked better I think
I was thinking the exact same thing Paul, a black or blue rubber would do this justice for sure
Hey petey Pete. Why is bronze good?
It's not so much as being 'good', it's just another material.
However, bronze oxidises and changes colour and character. It usually goes darker and dull with each piece turning out a unique look
cheers
No one wants a loose bezel ... well, obviously with rare exception.
Nice looking watch when new but when you're down $1000 AUD and it looks old but is relatively worthless, can you risk that amount of buyers remorse? Regrettably, doubt they'll sell out anytime soon. I'd either go much cheaper with an Ali watch and just embrace the bronze experience, or save $1k towards an Oris, a Rado Captain Cook, or even a BB58 Bronze. Great editing and composition as ever Pete!
Wise is becoming a luxury brand now. Their prices are hiking and yet nobody talks about that.
You have probably been asked this many times before, but what's the cool intro music called? thanks, Shaun.
Hio Shaun
I downloaded the song from RUclips free music, but it download as "music download"..so no idea of the name. Im sure its a common theme in their library, I just though it was catchy 👍
Cheers
@@IDKline thats it 👍
@@IDKline genius..hahaha
How do you actually call any watch a "Dive Watch" when it is originally sold on a leather strap? It's like having a "Dive Watch" with no water resistance.
I agree, thats why I didn't call it a dive watch.
I don't think they call it a diver either in their literature...ideally a Dive watch should carry some sort of certification to be classified as such 👍
Im still waiting for the day they invent a metal that looks just like bronze but without the corrosion.
And there is, it`s called rose gold.
Bronze plated steel doesn't patina like regular bronze.
PVD?
It's called gold
You can always clean it back to it’s original shine?
Thats a pretty daft price. Its only copper and tin...............
Bravo Peter, a nice bronze watch, my favorite metal especially when changed color, after time, have a sick green color remember to me the movie Nostalgia of Andrei Tarcofski 👆
looks sexy.
I don't like the brand name. it screams a low grade Chinese watch.
Definitely not a advisement 🤣
666?? Wtf lol😅
Nope.