If Seiko made this watch they would charge you $1,500

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  • Опубликовано: 21 янв 2025

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  • @arpadjszabo
    @arpadjszabo Год назад +7

    Wow. Just wow. Finally an original watch idea.

  • @neilgadsby3924
    @neilgadsby3924 Год назад +4

    If they used the logo they currently have on the crown on the face, I’d be much more interested. Great looking watch.

  • @johnbonanni1731
    @johnbonanni1731 Год назад +4

    Looks very elegant with great strap selection that matches the watch. What's impressive is the luminescent I would definitely add this watch to my collection of homage and luxury watches.

  • @VersedNJ
    @VersedNJ Год назад +18

    Wise makes a good product. I do think it takes after an Aqua Terra more than Seiko. The Miyota movement is fine. You're paying for the whole sum of the watch. Not just the movement. Love the Damascus steel look.

    • @sumalways
      @sumalways 9 месяцев назад

      Dial: Aqua terra
      Case: Seiko or GS😉

  • @brendandevlin6328
    @brendandevlin6328 Год назад +4

    They have a ready made 'W' logo on the case back, visible rotor and packaging! Have two. Love them both AD8 and a Hitman 'thai version.

    • @pktsqr
      @pktsqr Год назад +1

      That was my thinking, too. Seems like such an obviously better choice!

  • @Hard_7_Iron
    @Hard_7_Iron Год назад +2

    Nice find Dave…..this is a great looking watch.

  • @pktsqr
    @pktsqr Год назад +8

    Picked up the stealthy version of the AD8 a while back, and I've really enjoyed it. Cool dial texture, very good lume, and it wears well on a variety of wrist sizes. I've been fighting the temptation to buy this Damascus case for so many weeks now, and I may well succumb. Just keep going back to the website and looking at it... They are a bit expensive relative to many of their high-quality/interesting-materials microbrand peers, but I think they are trying to position themselves closer to say, Christopher Ward than Zelos, etc. I agree that the one glaring issue is the logo. They've got that cool Thailand-inspired little motif that goes on the rotor, so why not use that? A truly odd choice for a brand that otherwise tries hard to be visually unique.

  • @sylvainster30
    @sylvainster30 Год назад +1

    Awesome review! Very nice watch and that movement looks pretty good! Glad you get to keep that piece!
    ✌🏼😎👍🏼

  • @ginom407
    @ginom407 Год назад +3

    That's a Beautiful watch!!!

  • @gerard8174
    @gerard8174 Год назад +2

    Thanks for this nice review. I often wondered why nobody made cases out of damascus steel and now all of a sudden one microbrand just did. I love the case of this watch, it seems very nicely and precisely made and the damascus steel pattern is just beautiful. I also like the way the lugs are formed, with a slight bevel on the inside when you look at the watch from above, that accentuates the damascus lines going over the edges. Very interesting watch. Reg. the logo: they have a nice Thai-style logo on their website, would be nice if they used that on their dial like they do on their Flyboy model.

    • @reesebroekhoven3962
      @reesebroekhoven3962 8 месяцев назад

      This isn't actually "damascus" or pattern welded steel its just lazer etched

  • @mikep5478
    @mikep5478 Год назад +2

    I have that one with the old radium lume and brown strap. Very nice and I love they use Damascus buckles on both straps.

    • @reesebroekhoven3962
      @reesebroekhoven3962 8 месяцев назад

      It's not actually "damascus" pattern welded steel this is actually just lazer etched to look like it

    • @therearenohandlesleft1
      @therearenohandlesleft1 4 месяца назад +1

      @@reesebroekhoven3962 that's not true at all, it's damascus / pattern welded steel

  • @AliasEveWatches
    @AliasEveWatches Год назад +2

    This looks really unique and interesting! So clean and yet funky with the zebra-like stripes.

  • @larrydalton2205
    @larrydalton2205 Год назад +2

    Nice looking watch and I especially like the case design and shape. I was thinking the same thing about needing a bracelet but you're right about the price bump and even more so that much Damascus steel would probably take away from the wonderful dial.

  • @freddolman1494
    @freddolman1494 Год назад +3

    I have the Wise Adamascus AD951 with the deep red dial. It is well made and has a stunning look. It comes in both 39mm and 41mm. I got the 39mm for $549 (US) which I think is a good value for what I got. Packaging was nice and it came fairly quickly considering that they do not assemble the watch until ordered and the distance from Thailand to the Northeastern US. It was only a couple of weeks from order to receipt.

    • @pktsqr
      @pktsqr Год назад

      Yeah, I had settled down for a lengthy wait, but was pleasantly surprised at how fast my watch got to me!

    • @Docbyday
      @Docbyday Год назад

      Can I ask if you got it on the bracelet or the black strap?

    • @freddolman1494
      @freddolman1494 Год назад

      Black alligator strap and it looks and wears great! (It also comes with a second Cordura strap, but I haven't tried that yet.)

  • @RelativeTime
    @RelativeTime Год назад +1

    It's a great watch. I think I like the silver version better than the blue I have.

  • @tombundgaard
    @tombundgaard Год назад

    I bought the gold version with white dial. I’m amazed at the quality!

  • @MikeSmith-er1qs
    @MikeSmith-er1qs Год назад +1

    The silver dial doesn’t contrast enough to bring out the beauty of the case. They have a dark grey and blue that look better. Nice watch and neat concept.

  • @kamran102
    @kamran102 Год назад +2

    The one thing I don't like are the small numbers in front of the indices! And I agree about the logo. Otherwise a great looking piece! I would go for the "deep aqua blue" version ;-)

  • @jackochainsaw
    @jackochainsaw Год назад

    That finish looks amazing. Putting that on my wish list.

    • @reesebroekhoven3962
      @reesebroekhoven3962 8 месяцев назад

      Don't waste the extra $100 for the exact same as their others this isn't actually "damascus" pattern welded steel it just lazer etched and charging $100 more for ut

  • @BobMarley-pm1xb
    @BobMarley-pm1xb 10 месяцев назад

    Fine vid Dave! Thanks….man, that case sells itself….(my bad…I’m in Texas…..”sells its own self”). Happy Trails!

  • @tab9175
    @tab9175 Год назад +2

    Great review Dave & a solid comparison with the Aqua Terra! This could motivate someone to update the J-score page?! I could only see it when you pointed this out. The SARB is probably a bit more of an 'explorer gets an everyday job' as the bezel leaves the sport range slightly more. Not sure why I am really nitpicking this.
    Going back to the watch - There's much to like and I wouldn't fight about the movement, keeping it in this price range, however I assume there should be a market for 'Damascus every day watch under 1000 bucks'. Would enjoy seeing it sold with one leather strap and one metal bracelet. Feel free to disagree though!
    Also, the website is confusing, the black leather (calfskin) shown here is probably the one you get. The images on the website are showing two dollaro leather straps (black & blue).

  • @Rainbowapologetics
    @Rainbowapologetics Год назад +1

    Their lume is great, bezel was stiff but still really good. Their 904L SS watches are really cool

  • @nikc1313
    @nikc1313 Год назад +1

    Very cool. A bit much for a daily wear i think but its a really pretty watch. Would love to add one to the collection

  • @_urahara_
    @_urahara_ Год назад +7

    Overall the watch looks good. My only issue is the WISE brand on the dial. I think it lessens the elegance of the watch and distracts us from the damascus pattern on the case.

  • @RodrigoBarbosaBR
    @RodrigoBarbosaBR Год назад +4

    Wise is one of my grail brands. I haven't got one yet because I live in Brazil, and getting it here, including shipping and taxes, would make them in the US$2k range.
    But if I ever go to Thailand, I'm 100% buying one.
    I have been keeping an eye on them for quite a while and even subscribe to their mailing list.
    They have some gorgeous very affordable watches also, their HITMAN line.

    • @muriloferreiracaetano8633
      @muriloferreiracaetano8633 Год назад

      Rodrigo, 2k? Are you sure? I was thinking about buying One. I thought Taxes would be around 60%, which would make it cost around 1k

  • @matsigh
    @matsigh Год назад

    Not sure that design is for me but I’m always happy to see something new!

  • @megasoid
    @megasoid Год назад

    Beautiful watch. I like the dress/sports style.

  • @1581zebra
    @1581zebra Год назад

    Not wanting to spend the money for an aqua terra since I knew I wouldn’t wear it more than a few days a month, I’ve been looking for a year now for something that gave me the same vibes in the 500-1000 range. Been looking at this for a couple of weeks now and just pulled the trigger on the blue dial. Really looking forward to seeing it on my wrist. Love this thing in the pictures.

  • @Iexpedite1
    @Iexpedite1 Год назад +2

    If vintage Grand Seiko used Damascus steel, it would look like this watch. Vintage GS focused heavily on the case shape.

  • @Csibu89
    @Csibu89 Год назад +2

    I'd be interested in a similarly finished bracelet too, maybe with a jubilee or beads of rice style bracelet, so they would only have to do the damascus on the outer links with polish inner links, and it would be still somewhat subtle and dressy. Not sure if Miyota has a movement with Date& Day, that is such an overlooked complication. If they did it with a day at 12o'clock like a president, I'd love to see that in a case similar to this. The damascus is a great idea, and the case shape is just perfect. It is a very nice watch as is.

    • @tonyrome655
      @tonyrome655 Год назад

      I agree will all of that but I would prefer it in 36mm.

  • @Karl-hx6sw
    @Karl-hx6sw 16 дней назад

    Perfect size for your wrist. It's similar in design to the Erebus Ascent

  • @intezam9735
    @intezam9735 Год назад +1

    Looks nice, but won't damascus steel rust like crazy??

  • @rikodewaner
    @rikodewaner Год назад

    So beautiful. Especially the case....

  • @lawrence-ec5dm
    @lawrence-ec5dm Год назад

    I want one the case is amazing a great everyday watch ,a strap monster .

  • @LymanPhillips
    @LymanPhillips Год назад +1

    I love the case, and the handset is so nice, but the hour numerals under the indices are small and make the dial too busy. And i agree, Seiko would charge you an arm and a leg for thid watch and stikk wouldn't give yiu a signed crown nor a sapphire crystal.

  • @Scout4x
    @Scout4x Год назад

    I love it! I'd like to see it with several different style bracelets.

  • @Ray.J
    @Ray.J Год назад

    So, so cool! Thanks for sharing this one!

  • @knguncle3
    @knguncle3 Год назад

    I agreed on what you said about the dial logo. Wise has a pretty nice image logo. They should have replace the WISE logo with the graphic logo instead

  • @jonboy8181
    @jonboy8181 Год назад +1

    I really like knives and watches and was wondering when someone was going to do this!!
    Just super glue one keeper.

  • @noisepuppet
    @noisepuppet Год назад +4

    If you ask anyone who's not obsessed with watches, the least interesting part of a watch is the watch. 😂 I learned this by bringing up the subject and observing the response.

    • @Bob_Smith19
      @Bob_Smith19 Год назад

      No one outside of collectors care about watches. There’s a train mall brands exist and sell in the quantities they do. If the general public wants a “luxury watch” they immediately think of Rolex, not Patek.

    • @KabobHope
      @KabobHope 18 дней назад

      I hadn't thought of that, but I can see how that's true. I wonder what people who aren't obsessed with watches think is the most interesting part of a watch is.

  • @travr6
    @travr6 Год назад

    Depends on who looks at it. Before the video even played I noticed the Damascus pattern first.

  • @jomboto
    @jomboto Год назад +1

    Nice review. I'm going to look into getting one of these i think.

  • @jonboy8181
    @jonboy8181 Год назад

    I also like how each case is going to be different from each other.

  • @tanzil2244
    @tanzil2244 Год назад

    Kinda off topic: interesting to see some fountain pens in the shots, Dave. I think the Pilot’s retro pop band complements the watch’s case nicely. Are you ever going to talk about your pens/writing habits on the channel?

  • @lyndonlouie4108
    @lyndonlouie4108 Год назад

    Cool review. Like you said it’s well balanced and they did a good job with the face. I agree with the AT comparison.

  • @basselamjad958
    @basselamjad958 Год назад +1

    I LOVE THIS TYPE OF AFFORDABLE WATCH CONTENT! 👍

  • @DuckieJan
    @DuckieJan Год назад +2

    I'm a Seiko fan, but gotta say that watch is really nice for the price. Would I buy that instead of a 700 dollar Seiko?....no. Because it's easier to buy a Seiko and I know what I'm getting, even tho that is "Technically" better. 🤷‍♂️

  • @bunaldiaries6418
    @bunaldiaries6418 Год назад +1

    This looks like an AquaTerra to me. A typical GADA with the Damascus Steel thingy (I'm not good at identifying steel materials so I'm sorry with the thingy) makes it very striking and interesting.

    • @shoppertwo4318
      @shoppertwo4318 Год назад

      exactly my point. Aqua Terra Lift and Shift.

  • @elgatto3133
    @elgatto3133 Год назад

    I don't know if it's forged damascus or pattern welded

  • @tapirdeaalex7104
    @tapirdeaalex7104 Год назад +58

    This is the type of watch that if it said "Seiko" or "Longines" on it would sell for 2500$+

    • @JusttheWatch
      @JusttheWatch  Год назад +17

      That's a much better title than mine. I'm going to steal it!

    • @MohitKumar-pl1hp
      @MohitKumar-pl1hp Год назад +3

      There are some rules to build and maintain itself as a brand in the market like In house movement will cost more than 3rd party movement, cost relies heavily on brands history and reliability. So comparing this with seiko is something pure insanity in personal opinion.

    • @gospizana
      @gospizana Год назад

      That movement on a watch this beautiful is the biggest of sins.

    • @peterlandbo2726
      @peterlandbo2726 Год назад

      Seiko and Longines are in a different league. This watch is not worth any more than the retail price. And that is quite OK - why do you keep making comparisons?

    • @tapirdeaalex7104
      @tapirdeaalex7104 Год назад +6

      @@peterlandbo2726 Because the only way to buy the best option is to compare it with alternatives, dont you think?

  • @unaibb
    @unaibb Год назад

    Reminds me my 70´s 36mm Seiko, I´m not sure if I like the adamascus pattern

  • @_guillermo
    @_guillermo Год назад +1

    2mm smaller in every dimension would have made this a must-have😢

  • @ahha6304
    @ahha6304 Год назад +3

    I mean, its still weird that Wise said that "Thai people will get cheaper watch than foreigners" but still I have to pay at the same ate of Seiko haha, but hell I'm Thai and that its HQ is damn near my house LOL

    • @ahha6304
      @ahha6304 Год назад

      @@IDKline yeah I really should

  • @flaS2k
    @flaS2k Год назад +2

    Branding in all businesses is absolutely essential. The brand name itself turns me off. The watch itself is very appealing. I grew up with “Wise” potato chips and I can’t see past it.

  • @siclusiferx
    @siclusiferx 9 месяцев назад

    Well they should make the font more interesting & Specially the branding!!

  • @cashau2965
    @cashau2965 Год назад +3

    ...is it really damascus or is it laser-etched to resemble damascus....

    • @jb678901
      @jb678901 29 дней назад

      It's real Damascus.

  • @joedirt6222
    @joedirt6222 Год назад +1

    Good looking watch. Wish it were 42mm.

  • @jim2950
    @jim2950 Год назад

    Good review, but I want more info on the movement.

  • @dolamyte
    @dolamyte Год назад

    My father basically live in Thailand these days and I’m gonna ask him to swing by their retail location in Chiangmai to see what the price delta is vs buying direct online.

  • @williamhill7312
    @williamhill7312 8 месяцев назад

    Great review

  • @Zach-s5g
    @Zach-s5g Год назад

    I got a question though, whats the difference of both swiss and miyota movements?

  • @MegaRich7
    @MegaRich7 Год назад

    I noticed the 1 hour marker is crooked.

  • @pavXX
    @pavXX Год назад +1

    Interesting watch. I agree they need to have a different logo than "WISE" front and center. Since it's Thai I could see using some common Thai symbol (elephant, Buddha, etc)

  • @J0hnny8ravo
    @J0hnny8ravo Год назад

    It’s different in a good way. I didn’t understand from the video if the crown is screwed down or push-pull. That’s something like a deal-breaker to me.

  • @Dylboz
    @Dylboz Год назад

    It's unique, like a fingerprint!

  • @hattyfarbuckle
    @hattyfarbuckle Год назад

    I love the case and matching buckles. If you can overcome natural Swiss leaning - I have a quartz TAG i thought was worth more than this WISE and that's before 10 years of price inflation.

  • @MrBacchus18
    @MrBacchus18 4 месяца назад

    Not sure to get the Damascus steel or the 904L

  • @kennethchia4517
    @kennethchia4517 Год назад

    2 very different watch. But a gift for myself for Christmas. Will you recommend spending more for this
    Or spending lesser for the RZE endeavour in yellow which you did enjoy alot too.

  • @tiburciolapanak
    @tiburciolapanak Год назад

    How does it weigh?

  • @phantom_god_999
    @phantom_god_999 Год назад +1

    Since its Damascus steel, will it be prone to rust?

    • @Yossi152
      @Yossi152 Год назад

      Same Q! I hope someone here can answer!

    • @shcmoly
      @shcmoly Год назад +1

      Real Damascus steel will rust. If this is just etched stainless then you shouldn't worry.

  • @gordanbabic8028
    @gordanbabic8028 Год назад

    I almost bought one of those when in Bangkok this winter ... but then user reviews on reddit brought up some reliability issues so I gave up

  • @craig2100
    @craig2100 Год назад +1

    Great looking timepiece! But not a fan of the striping affect. Wish that it was a straight polished feel.

    • @arcaine101
      @arcaine101 Год назад

      How would you know if it was damascus steel?

  • @snapfitness1
    @snapfitness1 Год назад

    Nice watch but what's the length of the straps

  • @hectorgarcia3675
    @hectorgarcia3675 Год назад +3

    For the same price, i prefer citizen nb1060 ...

  • @Avaddon911
    @Avaddon911 Год назад

    That is very unique! Take my money!

  • @AvidUTuber
    @AvidUTuber Год назад +1

    And if the swiss made it, it'll be a $15,000 watch

  • @keysncoffee7733
    @keysncoffee7733 6 месяцев назад

    At first I thought you had shot the closeup next to a window with blinds. Then I realized the lines are on the actual case 🤣

  • @reesebroekhoven3962
    @reesebroekhoven3962 Год назад

    How come you never put links to the watches

  • @johnsinclair2672
    @johnsinclair2672 Год назад

    The Damascus steel and date-just dial, make it a dress watch. That’s it has 100m wr - like a date-just is a bonus.

  • @jeffreygoss8109
    @jeffreygoss8109 Год назад

    Looks like the Straum case, but with ability to wind. The Straum, although beautiful could not be hand wound due to the crown’s design

  • @benjaminvis
    @benjaminvis Год назад

    That watch just looks absolutely at home on your wrist! I hope you get to keep it, because it is like it belongs there. I've come to the view that I mostly like the AD7 in tones of grey. The detail in the silver version that seems slightly unnecessary to me is the blue seconds hand. Sure, it's handsome enough, but it disrupts the tones of grey. Therefore potentially my favourite of the bunch is the dark grey one (but don't expect me to stick to my preferences necessarily). I think that preference though is due to the Damascus steel. It is actually quite distracting, so I think I need a dial that doesn't similarly compete for attention. The lighter and the darker tones of the Damascus correspond well to a silver or grey dial to make a quieter composition. It's 9ne I'd love to try, but for now I have given my preference to their Anniversary watch, which somehow seems to tune into my character and dressy wearing preferences a little better. I do love the case shape of this and might have been persuaded to give Damascus steel a go.

  • @Startekselva
    @Startekselva 4 месяца назад

    dude i own many Swiss and japan watches out of all japenese movements are rock solid

  • @JanKowalski-rd7yb
    @JanKowalski-rd7yb Год назад +1

    I agree on the logo. Zelos, Bulova or even chinese San Martin are examples, how to do it right (in my opinion, of course). Watches from the latter brand still have "San Martin" on dial, but these words are neatly enclosed in a hexagon, making for easily recognizable and quite unobtrusive logo, which is also better, than their previous one (just a line of text). Christopher Ward heard the feedback from the customers: a lot of people didn't wanted brand's name on a dial, probably because it looked kind of generic, and also reminded you of all those poorly-made and/or overpriced "fashion watches" (cough, Daniel Wellington, cough). So they have switched to their current "swiss flag", which looks much better (again, opinions may vary).
    I actually like the damascus steel case, it makes for an unusual look. For the same reason I have an all-bronze Phoibos diver on my list...

  • @jwillwork3683
    @jwillwork3683 Год назад

    Reminds me of my Tissot pr100 auto chronometer. Cosc certified powermatic 80.

  • @brinx8634
    @brinx8634 Год назад

    I absolutely love the fact that prior to a closer look, to me, the design appeared conservative to the point of being a bit bland...that aspect being offset by the quality of
    materials. BAM, the case gobsmacked me! This watch manages to fit in, all quiet and unobtrusive, while, shouting, "Look at me! Take gander!. Hey you, lookee here".
    I like it.

  • @ender1077
    @ender1077 Год назад +3

    Great video as always. I wish you would make an emergency "Don't buy that watch" video I could watch about once a week to stop me from buying another watch. Basically something to talk me off the ledge with stuff like reminding me how many watch I already have, that my wife will be mad, other watches coming out in a few months I'll the money for, etc. I bet others could use the help too.

  • @icychap
    @icychap Год назад

    Wow, beautiful watch! KSK vibes. Should have gone more dressy with high polish dauphine hands, IMO.

  • @helmiabdullah2271
    @helmiabdullah2271 Год назад

    Yes you're right!

  • @smoove314
    @smoove314 Год назад

    Wise watches are excellent quality. I own a AD8 and Hitman.

    • @smoove314
      @smoove314 Год назад

      Also wise has been teasing a bracelet for about a year now made out of 904L.

  • @arkiepoo
    @arkiepoo Год назад

    Nice.. Zelos made a Damascus hammerhead 3 for a similar price.

  • @PaulNichollsMusic
    @PaulNichollsMusic 8 месяцев назад

    I think the metal grainy look is horrid personally. But their plain version looks amazing!

  • @emdblues
    @emdblues Год назад

    That font makes it cheap. And it's a beautiful watch

  • @tikkathreebarrels
    @tikkathreebarrels Год назад +1

    Ooh, fascinatingly different. As has already been commented, there is inherent variability in the "watermark" of damascus steel so the possibility exists of receiving a watch which isn't quite so symmetrical in its patterning: I rather like that no two cases will be exactly alike. Damascus steel items are usually forged rather than cast. Are we sure this is real damascus steel and not just a surface treatment? There are cheap "damascus" knives out there which just have a surface etching.

    • @JusttheWatch
      @JusttheWatch  Год назад +1

      Not being a metal expert it's hard for me to comment, could you tell anything from the macro shots?

  • @rosomak8244
    @rosomak8244 Год назад

    The best is the aluminium sticker on the rotor.

  • @landinhardy7682
    @landinhardy7682 Год назад

    A Damascus dial is something I would be more interested in

  • @DrKrFfXx-0
    @DrKrFfXx-0 Год назад +1

    Grand Seiko vibes.

  • @SirLouisTheThird
    @SirLouisTheThird Год назад

    I like it I just wish it was $300 cheaper

  • @M_MTsc
    @M_MTsc Год назад

    Cool looking watch. Strictly speaking it's Damascus looking steel as true Damascus steel is made by a completely different process as that uses in 'modern' Damascus steel. I do agree with your opinion that if this was made by Seiko it would be more costly. Shame about the movement. A SW200 or similar would make it much more attractive.

  • @antcob727
    @antcob727 Год назад

    It is a nice aqua terra homage for sure, but a bit toppy on price...

  • @Mr_Santo5
    @Mr_Santo5 Год назад

    Great review. I've only seen a few Wise posted on the forums. Looks like they make a nice looking watch. Maybe I missed it but does this have a screw down crown?