Don’t Buy A WMT Watch Until You Watch This! (In depth review WMT Panton Brass Kuwait Edition)

[@ShahLusso]

There's something about eastern Arabic numerals that makes a dial so special. I used to live in the UAE and have the same sort of nostalgia whenever I see watches using Arabic text & numerals. There are some great ones from Girard Perregaux, Hublot, Bulgari, and even Rolex does Arabic numbers on their platinum Daytona & Day-Date (with matching Day & Date of course). Great video & thanks for sharing this as a more accessable option for a watch with eastern Arabic numerals 👍

[@BasicallyWatches]

Thanks Shah Lusso love your channel and content too

[@piquetuk]

A used Steinhart would be my choice for a similar price.

[@BasicallyWatches]

Not a bad choice. Heard they are built really well

[@crh7742]

i was curious about this brand and this is the most informative video I've seen so far. Hope to see more of your videos.

[@BasicallyWatches]

Thank you appreciate the feedback and support 😊

[@marvyd]

As a fellow ex-kuwaiti, I appreciate this watch !! Loved the amount of research and detail mate !! Good on you and keep it up !!

[@BasicallyWatches]

Thanks Mate! Appreciate it 👍

[@stuckonthe405]

Its supposed to be scratched out the box to mimic the "vintage" look.

[@BasicallyWatches]

Thank you makes sense now and good to know 🙂

[@gusrivera8845]

Great video, I’ve been searching for more info on the brand

[@BasicallyWatches]

Thanks Gus! Glad you enjoyed it

[@storminmormondd]

I have 2 WMT watches that I was able to purchase for around $300usd each and at that price, I’ve enjoyed them very much.

[@storminmormondd]

You can check them out on my IG if you want. It’s e.p.txlife

[@BasicallyWatches]

That's awesome good Deal!

[@ThePavin]

We’ll done video but the background music is a tad loud!

[@BasicallyWatches]

Cheers have taken that feedback onboard and incorporated in my other videos

[@AILDdrums]

One suggestion for future videos, turn the music down, turn it off completely or save it for shots where you don't talk, it's a bit distracting. Good video otherwise!

[@itsozzy2003]

Thanks appreciate the feedback! Will consider it for next time

[@tvtvtv1970]

アンティークウォッチ好きで、WMTの時計を見た時、素晴らしいオマージュウォッチだと感じました。 素晴らしい動画ありがとうございました。

[@adama.1335]

14.5mm is a pretty thick case! Does the thickness bother you at all and do you think it is likely to bother someone with a smaller wrist?

[@BasicallyWatches]

Yes it is on the thicker side but it doesn't bother me, I do prefer thicker cases especially for casual wear. Regards to whether it would bother someone with smaller wrists it's very subjective. I have lots of watch enthusiast mates with smaller wrists and they love thicker watches. If you are unsure about it and think it will bother you best to find another watch with a slimmer profile.

[@jacktreeline950]

Nice review, but dude, you ordered the "aged" version. The scratches come with the vintage look. On the site you can order watches with, and without "aging". It seems you just went back to the future....;)

[@BasicallyWatches]

Thank you and yes I realised that later. Now that I know that I appreciate the watch even more

[@michaelmyers4176]

Dude you bought a lightly aged version. I’ve got a Comex style Subdiver from them. Your not buying a brand new style watch. The bracelet is seriously just as shitty as the original Jubilee bracelets. I’m guessing you haven’t actually handled a real vintage Rolex. Most of the time the hands and markers aren’t lit up much is very much exactly how a Vintage GMT Master with a tritium dial. I actually love my version. You need to keep in mind they are selling a chance for you to own and experience a piece as if it was made from back in the day. I totally appreciate that side of this company. I have never had any problems with their customer service period. I’ve bought three different pieces from them. I advise anyone who orders one from them to read the description of the piece all the way through. They did a light aging on many of their models including my Comex Sub homage. But I knew this when I ordered cause I read the description completely and understood this. They aren’t going to be a Lume Monster. The aged tritium doesn’t light up on the real pieces these are an homage to so why should we expect them to light up brightly like a modern watch. To me buying one of these is as close to buying a real true vintage Rolex as you can get without spending the price for a nice home to obtain and enjoy the experience of owning a real vintage watch. Btw my version is running +2 to 5 seconds a day. Hope this helps you understand more about what WMT offers. I wear mine often.

[@BasicallyWatches]

Thanks Dude, yes I did this review nearly 8 months back. At the time I didn't realise what the aged version meant since then I have had several people explain in the comments section and it made sense. Regards to the bracelet I don't have an issue with it as such it's comfy as! I only have a issue with the clasp sticking which is what I reached out to them about but at the end of the day it's not such a big issue for me. I mentioned it as part of the review so viewers are aware. Regards to the lume as well off course I understand it's not going to be the a lume monster once again I demonstrated this as part of the review process so viewers get a comprehensive review and can consider all aspects of the watch. All in all I'm very happy with the watch it's definitely a favourite in my collection

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

I have the sea diver vintage bronze and it looks amazing and is well finished. Your watch looks great.

[@BasicallyWatches]

Cheers!

[@ivanboretto9645]

Hi I have two Wmt Watches and I confirm that scratches are normal in Aged version. Bye

[@BasicallyWatches]

Thanks 👍

[@tributeam5708]

Nice and informative review my brother Keep it up 👍🏽 Aziz from Kuwait

[@BasicallyWatches]

Thank you! Appreciate the support

[@lapomazza5635]

OVERPRICED but nice: the scratches are not a failure: done on purpose

[@BasicallyWatches]

Cheers, yes I agree it's nice. I absolutely love it especially after learning about the scratches being done on purpose from several comments 😊

[@sblaney66]

The thing is, they're only 100mt WR. As someone else has posted, a Steinhart would be better at this price and they have 200mt WR and sapphire glass, unlike the acrylic crystal of the WMT watches.

[@BasicallyWatches]

Need to check them out 🙂

[@alihussainasad]

I agree. I pulled the trigger on a Steinhart Ocean 39 GMT instead of a WMT

[@mattinmalaga]

I know the post is 3 years old but I just came across it, I've never heard of WMT before, I love that Kuwait diver but it's currently @ US$710, do you still have the watch and if so how well did it last, good time keeping and reliable and did the loom survive? Thanks for posting 👌🏻

[@BasicallyWatches]

Still have the watch and still going strong. Quite happy with it. Lume is still good but it's worn in rotation

[@mattinmalaga]

@@BasicallyWatches hi, thanks for your reply, there are two used examples on ebay (one is over US$1200) and it's available on WMT website but none have the red Arabic 'Sail of Kuwait' above the water resistance which I really like, is your example a custom version or the one you said was limited to 50 pieces? Just listened again, I misheard you, thought you said "Sail of Kuwait" but I realise it's "State of Kuwait" - sorry

[@JayJohnPaul]

I was raised in Kuwait as well and still live here to this day. I’ve always wanted this timepiece when it first came out but the price tag was a big no for me. I’d go with a Baltic Aquascaphe instead. Anyway, I went with a San Martin SN004G instead, it has a better built quality especially the bracelet and it’s somewhat affordable.

[@BasicallyWatches]

Hello from a former Kuwaity 😊. Yes the price was definitely on higher side but I couldn't put a price on the nostalgic value. Every time I wear it, it brings back so many childhood memories and makes me smile. Need to check out the San Martin hopefully I can get my hands on one for a review

[@JayJohnPaul]

@@BasicallyWatches Haha! I can totally relate! I would’ve pulled the trigger if it came with an Arabic date window just like with their UAE edition ones. I do prefer the cleaner look but the date window would’ve at least justified the price for me. :) San Martin does offer custom dials, you can pretty much have them add the “دولة الكويت” if you wanted.

[@joshsher6327]

$690 for that? I went with the German made Steinhart Ocean 39 GMT Vintage Premium. $740 with Swiss movement. Other better looking ones include Lorier and Baltic. The original Pepsi color scheme was made by Rolex on its GMT Master to separate daytime and night time. The Pepsi color scheme doesn't really make any sense if its not GMT unless you just want a colorful timepiece.

[@jwags24]

What are your thoughts on the thickness?

[@elroypereira9258]

Somehow i feel the price is way too much for this piece, specifically as they were scratches on it.

[@BasicallyWatches]

Yeah I feel the same! Hopefully they improve their quality control

[@denisdaly1708]

There is a nice aesthetic to the watch. I like the dimensions

[@duketogo666]

5:15 Glasgow girls represent! Can I get that on loop?

[@bebopscooter]

Good review. A pity that I see this after the whole batch is sold out.

[@BasicallyWatches]

Cheers! Keep an eye they do come up with similar themed designs and offer limited runs on those. Alternatively try the secondary market

[@Bhethar]

Nice watch but at that price you can get a Swiss Made (sort of) Steinhart. Great video :D

[@BasicallyWatches]

Thanks appreciate the support!

[@guitarmike1968]

They do both aged and non aged versions. This one definitely was one that was limited and should have been aged like it says in the description for this watch. I guess you missed that part of the purchase of this piece. It’s a lot heavier duty than the real piece this one is trying to be an homage to. Hope this helps.

[@BasicallyWatches]

Thanks a lot. When I purchased it their website didn't have any specifics about the background only the specs. May I ask where can I find this info would love to know for future reference.

[@Nothingtoya]

My personal thought, the watch is about $500 over priced. The specs are pretty terrible. What you can get for half the cost, from San Martin or Cronos, this company just doesn't make sense.

[@BasicallyWatches]

I've heard Cronos and San Martin offer some decent quality watches. Haven't really handled one myself would love to review them some day

[@robotputty]

Hey Great video, I was wondering if you can get the custom watches "add to cart" button working, because it doesn't work for me! Can you help me out?

[@BasicallyWatches]

No idea sorry best to contact their support team. They seemed to be responsive

[@sandorclegane9734]

Great video!

[@BasicallyWatches]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@petal-rc7pg]

You said that your wrist is 7.25, could you tell what bracelet option you chose (standard, large or X-large) and did you have to remove any links

[@BasicallyWatches]

I got the XL and from memory I removed a link and used the micro adjustment to tighten it too. I went for the longest bracelet with the view that I could always shorten it and getting extra links if it's too short would be harder

[@heikoahrend5726]

Good video and a nice guy.

[@richardtan8999]

For that price I would buy a Seiko... what do you think?

[@BasicallyWatches]

Yeah Seiko prospex series definitely offer better value. Stay tuned for the next video where I'm going to compare it against the Seiko Ryu and Citizen Pro master...will be interesting to see who will emerge victorious 💪

[@yasodhaganegoda1761]

Love the video

[@BasicallyWatches]

Thanks heaps ☺️

[@thewatchexperiment4926]

This brand is a joke lol they sell this watch with a NH35 movement at this price? Come on man...... And the paul newman daytona with NE88 is USD 1500 LOL. I was like come on......Homage is fine. But they sell it for that money with cheap movement for that price. That's not homage for fun. It is simply copycat behavior and making profit.

[@jjDemir]

How many removable links are on the bracelet?

[@BasicallyWatches]

3 on each side and it has micro adjust as well. When ordering the watch you can choose your bracelet size.

[@clarksonboy]

Poor customer service, poor craftsmanship, over $600 for a miyota 8215…I wouldn’t recommend this watch for anyone! Yuck! I would rather buy a steinhart. Otherwise, this is a great and honest review video!

[@BasicallyWatches]

Thanks for your feedback on the video, appreciate it 🙂. Since I did this video I discovered the scratches etc were intentional to emulate the vintage style hence the name aged edition. Customer service wasn't great but they were responsive and compared with some other micro brands I dealt with I think they did ok. Yeah price is the only thing that was on the higher side and there are definitely some other alternatives out there

[@jayce704]

nice

[@itsozzy2003]

👍

[@James2001]

Wow, $690 is highway robbery for a watch with those specs. I just bought a custom Undone Basecamp which arrived in flawless condition about a week after I placed my order, and only paid $373

[@BasicallyWatches]

Yeah it's a bit on the higher side but in fairness I got a deal on it which made the decision easier 😊.

[@timeintheuk]

690 usd holy cow with a moyota they've had ur pants down and slapped ur arse. A San martin is less than 200 with a better movment

[@theerawatt2744]

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[@simon916sps]

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[@avakkai]

Such a misleading video - you blamed the manufacturer for buying a watch that you specified as “aged.” Your complaints about post-sales customer service are rich considering they were dealing with an uneducated buyer.

[@rouju]

Hmmmm, the price is too high, for me at least, and seeing the specs, Steinhart is way better

[@BasicallyWatches]

Fair point you get a Swiss movement with the Stienharts if I'm not mistaken

[@ChitownRon]

Sorry but you got ripped off.

[@BasicallyWatches]

Thanks for your comment but how so?

[@tributeam5708]

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[@rollmobs2542]

These are not Arabic numerals my friend ;)

[@BasicallyWatches]

Yeah I know I meant to say the numerals are in Arabic

[@rollmobs2542]

@@BasicallyWatches it’s not Arabic it’s another language !

[@BasicallyWatches]

@@rollmobs2542 what's the other language then? This particular watch is the Kuwait limited edition. I grew up in Kuwait the writing on the dial is in Arabic which says "dawlat Al Kuwait" which translates to state of Kuwait. The numerals are in Arabic and that's how we were taught to read and write them. It is possible other languages use the same script but in this instance it's definitely Arabic 😊

[@rollmobs2542]

@@BasicallyWatches It was invented between the 1st and 4th centuries by Indian mathematicians. The system was adopted in Arabic mathematics by the 9th century. Influential were the books of Persian Al-Khwārizmī[3] (On the Calculation with Hindu Numerals, c. 825) and Al-Kindi (On the Use of the Hindu Numerals, c. 830). The system later spread to medieval Europe by the High Middle Ages.

[@elroypereira9258]

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[@duncanidaho2130]

You have a lazy eye. May I suggest eyewear. It is a bit unsettling.

[@ericp.kaufman6170]

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[@K.C.1982]

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