Wow, thank you for this amazing feedback, really glad to have helped! Wear your watch in good health!

Thank you for such amazing feedback!

Thank you, Bojo! I actually fell hard for the silver one.

Thank you and apologies for the misinformation! Enjoy your PerpetuaL in good health!

Hey, it's your personal preference, not gonna argue.

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Thank you, much appreciated!

Thank you, Fred!

Before addressing your well articulated and valid point, I have to address the issue of scratching. You see, the reason they chose a Traska against the Rolex has nothing to do with 316L versus 904L. Both of those alloys will scratch the same when subjected to the same agent. Traska's "trump card" is its anti-scratch coating, which drives its imperviousness up to 1200 Vickers, about 5x times more than untreated 316L or 904L stainless steel. As for getting a couple of Seiko 5s instead of a more expensive watch, it's a valid approach if you can find happiness in it. I wouldn't. I have already crossed the line that lets one enjoy a watch for what it is. In a way, collecting watches seems to be (for me, at least) finding fault in every piece I own and getting a new one that would address a very specific itch. Don't get me wrong, I love all the watches in my collection, both as standalone pieces and as part of a whole, thing is that whole never seems to be... whole.

@@themicrobrandexpert Yes. I understand. It's the treatment. I was aware of that. It still doesn't change anything. I think I do agree with you. I already have a large inexpensive watch collection that gives me enormous pleasure. Just as my inexpensive Volvo V50 I picked up for $1700 and I believe is better than any car on the road. If I could have an inexpensive weekend car I might get one. But I don't really want or need more than 3 watches. I have my father's Seiko. One my housemate gave me, a vintage Benrus, I wear daily. My goal is a GADA watch that as you say makes up for the weaknesses in those. IE. a near perfect watch. So for me, the Wise is closest I can get I believe for the money. Overall. So I hear your point and I agree. In the end, I wouldn't get 3 Seiko 5s because I would still feel that same itch- for a better crystal, a better hardness rating, a better movement, water resistance, a thinner profile. And the Seiko fails in all 5 areas. I want essentially a watch that is like my car, one I can go a million miles with. And for me, the Wise could be the Volvo equivalent. As long as I don't go crazy taking knives to it. So I agree with you. I will save for my next birthday to get the Wise, or even better try to get married this year, so my wife can buy it for me!!! Haha. But I do think I can be happy with this watch the same way I don't really feel too much impetus to get a new Civic over my Volvo. The good thing is, there are so many nice cheap automatic watches, I can always find a nice Seiko or Orient if I do decide I need another flavor or style. But I doubt that will be the case after this Wise. I get obsessed with cars, then move to hot chicken recipes. Then headphones. Now it's watches. Once I meet the main itch, I can move on. My new one will be- get this- natural colognes. Unless you have a better idea. No watch is perfect. But this is close enough. I will admire the new 2024 King Seiko from afar with its $1500 price tag too high for my taste. And that's ok for me. Same way I can admire a Lexus, or an Infiniti and feel I don't need it.

That's very sensible (even the wife part, haha!). I now "get you" and I agree - for what you're looking for the AD7 might be the answer with its timeless design backed by modern watchmaking. As for a future obsession, natural colognes sounds very good (as a matter of fact one of the supporters of this channel splits his money between watches and fragrances). For me I guess it would be boots. Or something else made of premium leather.

@@themicrobrandexpert Cool. Nice to meet you!!! And thanks for the responses. And the great videos.

@@Ben-bs4od, thank you, don't be a stranger!

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Yeah, I noticed how another reviewer has singlehandedly changed your opinion on the watch, thank you for watching my confusing video nonetheless.

@themicrobrandexpert haha! It also was the first video review I saw on the watch, so if any critique would change my opinion it would be that first. Nonetheless, as I commented, this watch in my opinion really thrives on that added contrast. It really adds a lot of depth to the engraved numerals which are the hero of the dial design alongside the brushing, if you ask me. The confusion with your footage is only that in the end I just honestly don't know whether the seconds hand is blued or silver. I never truly seem to pick up on blue tones, only black or mirror, which generally I associate with a polished silver colour, but that would seem to be an odd choice as part of an otherwise blued handset.

@@benjaminvis, was actually told a few hours ago that the production model will have a blued seconds hand.

@themicrobrandexpert so there is nothing wrong with your footage, it just showed something I struggled to believe. Makes far more sense to put a blued seconds hand on. Thanks for confirming.

Thank you! That’s interesting, what type would you rather?

​@@themicrobrandexpert maybe it's just me but I don't like skeletonized hands...I think that heat treated blue hands would look perfect on this watch

Thank you, Fred, glad you liked it!

That's fantastic! I'm actually currently waiting for my DLC/Burgundy Swiss on mesh! Last watch bought in 2024, I promise! 🤣

Thank you, it means a lot!

Thank you so much for the support - finding the time to comment does a lot of good for the channel!

While I like the AD15, I believe the 39 mm AD9 is more versatile and offers better value. If you can't make your mind up about the AD15 and still consider other watches, my opinion is you will not enjoy it as much as you should - it's the type of watch you HAVE to be very sure about.

@themicrobrandexpert Thanks, That makes perfect sense.

I thought about mentioning how the different watches in Second Hour's line up have different configuration playing on the same concept. If you check them out you'll notice how the Mandalas have 4 "stripes", the Satelbergs 3 and this one 2.

@@themicrobrandexpert I hadn't noticed that about the bracelets until now. But I must say the balance of construction-aesthetic feels best on this one. The Mandala is quite fussy in comparison, now paying comparative attention. I think the Mandala might even look slightly better on the Gin Clear bracelet. I am also reminded that the Ripple version is really where I think the Gin Clear concept shines brightest. The Memoir seems to have no stripes according to this logic... Where next? Five?

That's actually the reason I decided against mentioning this detail: not quite loving the Mandala bracelet configuration, so I didn't want to distract from this watch by not being enthusiastic about other one.

@@themicrobrandexpert I think that's fair. And the look of this bracelet is very good, so deserving of praise and positive attention.

Thank you for the feedback - I, personally, have tried fitting in a number of straps: impossible for Watch Bandit sailcloth and Wise FKM, while Artem sailcloth did fit, but was rubbing against the case at 6 o clock. Will pin your comment.

Thank you!

Glad to see you decided to leave the stratosphere of well-known, well-paid reviewers and pay a visit to the slummy part of town.

@@themicrobrandexpert I struggle since last night not to respond - really hard - to this. Take a minute to think about it, i'll wait so you understand. If, by any chance, you insist on what you wrote, i have no reason being around. As i've always been, but you assumed otherwise. And - sadly - you didn't stop there. Or your humor turned sour, all of a sudden.

Is my anger misdirected? Probably. Apologies for my reply, no one owes me anything, so I shouldn't blame anyone for the fucked up way KZbin have decided to literally shit on my work. I'm sick and tired of spending 15 hours on videos that get no exposure. The algorythm is shit. As shitty as it is, though, engagement from the "right audience" will alleviate some issues and will potentially lead to a video being shown to appropriate audiences. If someone that likes watching watch reviews will interact with the video, there's a chance that, instead of it being shown to people interested in tech unboxings or gardening, it will be shown to other watch enthusiasts, thus increasing the only metric that matters: the click-through-rate. Again, no one owes me anything, and no one particularly is at fault for the huge frustration I feel everytime I watch my videos getting nowhere. On the other hand, not asking "please like, comment subscribe", doesn't mean I don't need it. So, is my anger misdirected? I'm pretty sure it is, so I apologise. I'm just at wit's end here.

Thank you! reference is H714560.

Very good choices! I ended up reviewing the AD7 and you should be aware it wears large, 40 to 41 I would say.

@themicrobrandexpert Cheers for that. I've found your review and about to watch it. Notice you cover a lot of brands I've not heard of that look interesting so I'll be watching a few more .

Thank you, hope you'll find my content entertaining and informative.

Thnk you! Glad you like it and I'm pretty sure dealing with the company has also been great.

Thank you, it means a lot!

Thank you, Fred!

Happy you echo my sentiments, and I’m happy I managed to show there’s more to these watches than the pictures on their website.

Thank you so much!

It's actually hard to tell, as I'm not paying too much attention to this aspect. Still, it's a Miyota 9 and people say those are rather noisy.

Miyota 9015 is to NH35 what a jet aircraft is to a propeller plane.

@@themicrobrandexpert of course

As far as the warranty goes I struggle to find a better proposition, but I can understand your point. Thank you for watching!

Thank you for the praise, the watch certainly deserves it! Wise are known for producing multiple batches, but I couldn't give you an estimate on their availability. Perhaps the best way to ensure you won't miss out is to subscribe to their newsletter.

Thank you, Benjamin! I agree it's a match made in heaven for my wrist, but it might overpower an articulation thinner than 17 cm. Meanwhile I have to confess I'm somewhat over the salmon "craze"and I wish this was the white dialled watch.

@themicrobrandexpert @themicrobrandexpert if you feel that it fits with your collection, I'd keep it. I think it is a beautiful copper dial, not particularly pinkish salmon to my eyes. Salmon dials really do draw me in on screen. I own only one. It's objectively very very good and I like it a lot. But if there is one main criticism I have on that watch, totally down to my personal situation, I sometimes feel that the dial colour isn't the best with my skin complexion. Of course, no one else would notice this and it remains the only watch someone spontaneously complimented me on. I just love the L.U.C. Chopard, if I could ever afford or justify it. There is certainly a lot of beauty in salmon, and this, for you, in my view, is a great one.

I have to admit I wasn't familiar with the brand/model, but I am impressewd! Great find!

@@themicrobrandexpert im also looking at the PAULIN MODUL D

Thank you, Fred, enjoy your Nodus!

Thank you for watching! You can find that brown strap in Vario's Vintage Italian and German Straps store section - it's the Vintage Natural Grain German Leather Tan Brown.

Thank you, glad to help!

Thank you!