Honestly I love the size of that date window. I love circle date windows because they fit more seamlessly into the dial, ESPECIALLY when put at the 6 o clockm Small, circular, and at the 6 position? Aw man, I'm loving it.
Ordered mine on the 4th …can’t wait for it to arrival later in the year. Really happy they changed all points you raised as it was that video which made me want one but they were sold out and I’ve been checking up with them ever since 😁
Nice to see a microbrand listening. Seems like a great introduction to automatic watches for someone just getting started collecting. It's dressy, but not overly so. It's "tool-ey" (not a word, I know, lol), but could be classed up for the right situation. Seems like a great piece for the price.
I had my eye on the orange dial since they showed it for pre-order. Love it with an orange strap on top of it. Orange is the “Optimisme” color and the pop of color is fantastic. Thanks again for sharing my friend.
Really good micro brand and current waiting for delivery of my Shellback V2 White dial. They listen to their customers too/offer strong value to build quality ratio and have a good social media presence.
That’s a terrific looking watch, especially that dial! And nice to know they listened. I’ll watch anything you review, but I’ll especially click on it quickly when it’s a piece I can actually afford. Thanks as always for the great review!
Formex has the the most comfortable butterfly clasp w/ the microadjust IMO. Everyone else should just follow suit. I might wait for V3 for the microadjust clasp. Otherwise this is def going into the collection at some point in the future.
Thank you Pete for going over the improvements of this watch. I really like Tuseno. I own their V1 Shellback blue dial, Windseeker orange & blue dials, and now waiting delivery of a V2 Shellback white dial. I like the date complication on my watches, and was sorry to see they didn't make the date window a tad larger. Not a deal breaker for me, and given that no matter how big the date is on a watch I need my glasses to see it, it really doesn't matter 😂😂
I've seen a few reviews of V2 now but your footage is the best as always, so one can see now how sharply these lines on the dial are cut. I'm like you, I didn't mind the embossed rehaut numerals. I especially like the black version which actually is more of a charcoal whith some warm bronzish hues in the right lighting. The only thing that keeps me from ordering one is the fact I'd have to wait till end 2024, something I don't feel like going through now.
Ive never handled the black one myself, I have seen as you mentioned a charcoal finish...maybe I should have got hands on with it as it does look different As for the wait, it's a shame production takes a while with a lot of the brands.... It reminds me of a man that was praying once and he was asking God for patience because he couldn't wait for things..his prayer when something like this.. God give me patience..NOW !!!! 😂😂😂
I Love the butterfly clasp. Just don’t have a need for on the fly adjustment. Just keep the price the same, that matters to me more. Thanks for sharing your opinion.
It's a shame some brands are "forced" to add a date window, as apparently most people demand one. Very often dials would look much better without. Only Formex and few others aren't "ruined" by the date window, fully integrating it in the design language of their brand.
Thankfully this is a pretty good looking date window. Bravur does very nice dates, as do Direnzo. I agree with you that I prefer without unless done well. Here it gives me no reason to pause and I think the colour matching has had a greater positive effect than I would have thought.
I frankly don’t understand the desire to have watches that don’t have a date window. Whenever I put a dateless watch on, I always end up looking for the date on my wrist only to end up disappointed, and pull out my phone.
I am old school. Whenever somebody asked me what date it is, I intuitively look at my watch, not my phone. I do not own a daily-wearer without a date window. I use my watch as a valuable tool. This gate window at 6 PM is perfectly symmetrical and I think it looks rather nice!
@LandonBrainard I have both and generally prefer without date. When important, a date is something you remember. If not, there are many ways to check. And a watch is ultimately a useful adornment. That adornment oftentimes I enjoy more without a date. On this Tusenö and some others, however, I welcome it. Indeed, their Shellback I wouldn't want without it. I felt the same about several Direnzo's. It's all about aesthetics, which logically will apply less if your preference is for a tool or businesslike watch
Such a shame they had to ruin the dial with the totally unnecessary date window just because apparently most people have no memory and need to constantly check what the date is.
Great Review Peter, all your reviews hit points of greatness and some for needs improvement. I'm curious, which of two this watch or the Wise Adamascus AD7 would you recommend. Both similar looks and price. I would appreciate the advice. Cheers, Kim
Very good question I like both watches, its really a hard call. I think wearability, the Wise has the edge..only just, it seems to confirm to the wrist a little better. As far as design and styling, well thats a personal choice here...go with what looks good in your eyes Remember one has a a Sellita, the other a Miyota..that sometimes is a deciding factor 👍
Pete, If they’re going to do a date window, do it in a better fashion? Omega Aqua Terra springs to mind. Us older people struggle to read tiny dates, really annoys me? Very nice watch but definitely a pass from me. Pity. Good review.
Something is holding me back. It looks to be a fine watch from the finishing and movement perspective. But...there is something about the case shape and the globe like lines on the dial - do i like it or not. I just can't decide.
I think this is as good as it can be. Your gripe about the butterfly clasp I disagree with. The clasp keeps an elegant look matching the bracelet. A folding clasp would look like a big chunk of metal ruining the elegant look of the whole piece.
No date would be an improvement. Like GS when you have an absolutely fab dial then a 'no distraction' clean dial is better. Also when you have a collection then changing the date each time you change your watch (every day for me) is a fag. Also the lume: Geepers creepers - what is it with this lume stuff? The hands just look better without it.
Ahh too great many watches from too many great microbrands. If you had to choose between this Tuseno Windseeker or Henry Archer Vesterhav, which one would you take?
If I may butt in, I preordered the new Tuseno. Blue. The deck plank engraved lines, lume, the date window color match, and the yellow seconds hand pointer (Swedish flag callout) clinched it for me. Along with all preexisting unchanged attributes.
Honestly I love the size of that date window. I love circle date windows because they fit more seamlessly into the dial, ESPECIALLY when put at the 6 o clockm Small, circular, and at the 6 position? Aw man, I'm loving it.
I think it is the handset which makes this design so appealing
Ordered mine on the 4th …can’t wait for it to arrival later in the year. Really happy they changed all points you raised as it was that video which made me want one but they were sold out and I’ve been checking up with them ever since 😁
Great stuff, enjoy it when it arrives 💪
Nice to see a microbrand listening. Seems like a great introduction to automatic watches for someone just getting started collecting. It's dressy, but not overly so. It's "tool-ey" (not a word, I know, lol), but could be classed up for the right situation. Seems like a great piece for the price.
tool-ey...I like that 😂
I had my eye on the orange dial since they showed it for pre-order. Love it with an orange strap on top of it.
Orange is the “Optimisme” color and the pop of color is fantastic.
Thanks again for sharing my friend.
Thanks for watching Francois 🙏
Lovely watch. TBH I do prefer a butterfly clasp to an absolutely micron-perfect fit - but I am aware that many disagree with me
It is comfortable and I think at the end of the day it does suit this style of watch 👍
I have to agree with you. I do hope this time they don’t listen to Peter, lol
I have the orange dial Windseeker and it’s amazing and gorgeous. My Shellback v2 will hopefully arrive in August and I can’t wait to receive it.
That orange is 🔥👍
Really good micro brand and current waiting for delivery of my Shellback V2 White dial. They listen to their customers too/offer strong value to build quality ratio and have a good social media presence.
That’s a terrific looking watch, especially that dial! And nice to know they listened. I’ll watch anything you review, but I’ll especially click on it quickly when it’s a piece I can actually afford. Thanks as always for the great review!
Thank you, I appreciate that 🙏
Enjoy the rest of the weekend
Formex has the the most comfortable butterfly clasp w/ the microadjust IMO. Everyone else should just follow suit. I might wait for V3 for the microadjust clasp. Otherwise this is def going into the collection at some point in the future.
Thank you Pete for going over the improvements of this watch.
I really like Tuseno. I own their V1 Shellback blue dial, Windseeker orange & blue dials, and now waiting delivery of a V2 Shellback white dial.
I like the date complication on my watches, and was sorry to see they didn't make the date window a tad larger. Not a deal breaker for me, and given that no matter how big the date is on a watch I need my glasses to see it, it really doesn't matter 😂😂
Haha, thats why I said I can live with it...even if it was a tad bigger, i would probably struggle too brother 😂😂
@@PeterKotsa😂🙌
I've seen a few reviews of V2 now but your footage is the best as always, so one can see now how sharply these lines on the dial are cut. I'm like you, I didn't mind the embossed rehaut numerals. I especially like the black version which actually is more of a charcoal whith some warm bronzish hues in the right lighting.
The only thing that keeps me from ordering one is the fact I'd have to wait till end 2024, something I don't feel like going through now.
Ive never handled the black one myself, I have seen as you mentioned a charcoal finish...maybe I should have got hands on with it as it does look different
As for the wait, it's a shame production takes a while with a lot of the brands....
It reminds me of a man that was praying once and he was asking God for patience because he couldn't wait for things..his prayer when something like this..
God give me patience..NOW !!!!
😂😂😂
I Love the butterfly clasp. Just don’t have a need for on the fly adjustment. Just keep the price the same, that matters to me more. Thanks for sharing your opinion.
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I like the orange and the green dials!
Orange is a killer 🔥
Beautiful watch! Like that black color option. Thanks for your review.
My pleasure, thanks for watching Richard
Beautiful watch, 39mm kills it for me, as I have large wrists, but this should be a hit
Butterfly clasped watches saves me money :p
It's a shame some brands are "forced" to add a date window, as apparently most people demand one. Very often dials would look much better without. Only Formex and few others aren't "ruined" by the date window, fully integrating it in the design language of their brand.
Thankfully this is a pretty good looking date window. Bravur does very nice dates, as do Direnzo. I agree with you that I prefer without unless done well. Here it gives me no reason to pause and I think the colour matching has had a greater positive effect than I would have thought.
I frankly don’t understand the desire to have watches that don’t have a date window. Whenever I put a dateless watch on, I always end up looking for the date on my wrist only to end up disappointed, and pull out my phone.
I am old school. Whenever somebody asked me what date it is, I intuitively look at my watch, not my phone. I do not own a daily-wearer without a date window. I use my watch as a valuable tool. This gate window at 6 PM is perfectly symmetrical and I think it looks rather nice!
@LandonBrainard I have both and generally prefer without date. When important, a date is something you remember. If not, there are many ways to check. And a watch is ultimately a useful adornment. That adornment oftentimes I enjoy more without a date. On this Tusenö and some others, however, I welcome it. Indeed, their Shellback I wouldn't want without it. I felt the same about several Direnzo's. It's all about aesthetics, which logically will apply less if your preference is for a tool or businesslike watch
In my line of work, I wear watches for its utility, not only for fashion. Legibility and day-date are crucial.
Tuseno sure is making nice looking watches.
Such a shame they had to ruin the dial with the totally unnecessary date window just because apparently most people have no memory and need to constantly check what the date is.
Another solid offering. Round date wheels just aren't my thing, especially when showing double digits.
You're a hard man to please, Pete! Great coverage as always. Thank you.
😊😂
Great Review Peter, all your reviews hit points of greatness and some for needs improvement.
I'm curious, which of two this watch or the Wise Adamascus AD7 would you recommend. Both similar looks and price.
I would appreciate the advice.
Cheers,
Kim
Very good question
I like both watches, its really a hard call. I think wearability, the Wise has the edge..only just, it seems to confirm to the wrist a little better.
As far as design and styling, well thats a personal choice here...go with what looks good in your eyes
Remember one has a a Sellita, the other a Miyota..that sometimes is a deciding factor 👍
Cool basketball dial!
I like whatches Peter but enjoy listening bro your reviews mate good man 🙏
I appreciate that! 🙏
Pete, If they’re going to do a date window, do it in a better fashion? Omega Aqua Terra springs to mind. Us older people struggle to read tiny dates, really annoys me? Very nice watch but definitely a pass from me. Pity. Good review.
Something is holding me back. It looks to be a fine watch from the finishing and movement perspective. But...there is something about the case shape and the globe like lines on the dial - do i like it or not. I just can't decide.
Tuseno Goteborg 🇸🇪 and in the end Swiss made🇨🇭 🤔
I think this is as good as it can be. Your gripe about the butterfly clasp I disagree with. The clasp keeps an elegant look matching the bracelet. A folding clasp would look like a big chunk of metal ruining the elegant look of the whole piece.
You're right, the butterfly suits the style of watch more 👍
No date would be an improvement. Like GS when you have an absolutely fab dial then a 'no distraction' clean dial is better. Also when you have a collection then changing the date each time you change your watch (every day for me) is a fag. Also the lume: Geepers creepers - what is it with this lume stuff? The hands just look better without it.
I would watch a video of Officine Tecniche AQUAS PUGNOCHUSO from you. 🙂
A very interesting looking watch 👍
Ahh too great many watches from too many great microbrands. If you had to choose between this Tuseno Windseeker or Henry Archer Vesterhav, which one would you take?
Bothe excellent, it comes down to personal taste. One has a Swiss movement, the other a Japanese
Really cant go wrong with either though 👍
If I may butt in, I preordered the new Tuseno. Blue. The deck plank engraved lines, lume, the date window color match, and the yellow seconds hand pointer (Swedish flag callout) clinched it for me. Along with all preexisting unchanged attributes.
Tuseno, do you listen?
YOU BET I AM!!!
😜😅😅
😂
Hello Peter i love all your video(i following you since a long time) i'm open mind(i appreciate your point of view) about microbrands
Thanks for sharing brother
Is it possible to swap the bracelet from the shellback?
Not sure, I haven’t tried it
Omega should take note. Their new Aqua Terra line suffers from terrible date integration.
This looks exactly like the VPC Type 37 😵💫🤔🙄😮💨
The bezel looks to be similar, with its vertical brushing thats about it. I don't see any other similarities??
@@PeterKotsa don't forget about the bracelet. This is too close to the VPC Type 37 for me.
Formex …
Butterfly clasps should be illegal.
I am so torn on this statement….
@@david12990 you know it's true. They make every bracelet worse.
Butterfly clasps should be made compulsory.
@@legionnairegonk4425 that would be illegal.
@@Makingnewnamesisdumb Shame though as they are far better.