Gorgeous watch! The only change I would make is that I'd swap the polished and brushed links on the bracelet. Brushed center links tend to show less scratches. Otherwise, it's a winner 👍
2:25. That's your opinion. Whether you have a caller or traveller GMT, the best way to travel with either is this: You keep hour and minute on home time, keep the GMT hand on UTC, and use the bezel for the local time. Every pilot I know uses it that way. It's because moving the bezel is easier than unscrewing and screwing the crown. Whether you have a caller or traveller GMT, you use it the same way. Where the caller GMT pulls ahead is when you have to rotate through watches and your GMT goes flat. With a caller - you only have to set the time, and GMT takes care of itself. With a traveller GMT you have to first set the GMT hand, and then set the time. It's a pain. That is why I avoid Rolex GMTs and any movement that copies them, and stick with the superior callers GMT.
You're talking my language. I bought the Foliot Stratonaut GMT, which is a caller's GMT. I've basically tried explaining the way you just did but you clearly explained it better. The problem is this with watches, it's a followers paradise. Very few are willing to step out and speak or say something different.
What you are saying may be ok with a 12 hour bezel, with a 24 hour bezel it makes absolutely no sense and makes reading LOCAL time at a glance pretty much impossible. That is why this is called a TRAVELERS GMT as it always makes the LOCAL time the easiest and fastest to read and set.
Seems like a lot of things are “hard” and a “pain” for you and your pilot friends. Unscrewing and screwing crowns, setting the hour hand after all the trouble of having to set that slippery GMT hand, and then trying to read local time in the hardest, most unnatural way imaginable (ignoring the hour and minute hands and reading local time -hour and minutes- only with the GMT hand and the rotated bezel -how does that even work in a TZ with a half hour increments?)… I would need my glasses every time I wanted to check local time and I can never find my glasses in less than a minute. Anyone that requires to change timezones several times per day every day (a flight crew member) would be better served by a digital watch with GPS/cellphone automatic timezone setting. Travelers GMT automatics are awesome, anyone that owns a true/travelers GMT knows how convenient they are for traveling despite the terrible, soul crushing difficulty of having to unscrew the crown, adjust the hour hand and then screw the crown back (a 30 second job at most) as you can read the local and home time with a quick glance, in a natural way and usually without glasses. However, when you’re at home, they are awesome too, if/when you need to call different timezones. On that scenario, following your advice (setting the GMT to UTC/GMT time) and moving the bezel around lets the watch work great as a caller GMT. The opposite is not equally true (caller GMTs are not as convenient), however, they are perfectly all right for traveling if you’re ok with spending an additional minute or 2 setting them up when you land (or at your hotel) and they are just as good as anything else when using them back home to call different timezones.
I bought a watch from MaMaCoo lightly used for my last milestone birthday. Don't wear it as much as it deserves, but not afraid to, either. It's stunning . Good taste, Sir.
I bought this exact model and a full face lume Hitman and they are 2 of the nicest by far. The quality is superb. The level of detail is unmatched and this is far from a copy of a more expensive brand. No this micro brand was referred to me by a friend and I did not make a bad decision. No one will have the same watch as you most likely in a room full of people. That makes it even better IMO. Be unique and stand out from the crowd.
I fell in love with this watch on the first sight. Especially this root beer/gold version . Saw it on the launch day on their web site. I just need to justify the need of a true GMT watch...
I purchased the black/gray bezel with red GMT hand. It’s stunning! Love the finishing and fit of it, even on my 6” wrist it looks great. Don’t forget to use their code at checkout to save $50. As usual, excellent photography & good review. Thank you!
what a beautiful watch, and although I have never held one the quality of it looks exceptional. Wise brand is without question on my list for future watches after the Nomos I've been eyeing
I said it before and will say it again, aesthetically the AD8 is a more handsome design. Effectively it is just more svelte and subtle, while it actually isn't really that subtle as a watch anyway. So the design language overall on the GMT is moving in a direction I prefer less, which emphasises toolishness (if smartly done) and sportiness. Mainly with respect to the mixed finishes on the case I do agree that the GMT has an advantage in offering further design prowess. I think the bronze (when fresh) AD8s show how nice that model is with a brushed accent or two, so really I feel they should consider doing that in steel too. Then the competition would increase further. I do also still think that the handset is a nice innovation on the GMT, possibly just further emphasising its Thainess. But looking at them side by side I'm happy to say that the handset on the AD8 looks completely congruent on that dial, so changing them over would unlikely have been equally successful. Those are signs of good detail oriented design: the whole watch needs to make sense for wise; it's not just an interchangeable set of elements.
I just keep looking at this timepiece, it's so beautiful. It's just that with my 19cm wrist, a 40mm makes it look small and this watch should be bold. I have several 42mm watches and even they look small. If only there was a 44mm version...
I just bought this watch recently as I only have caller GMTs in my collection. I like most things about it except: 1. there is no quickset date function. As I have many other watches, I don’t wear the same one often. So the next time I wear this watch again the date would be off by many days. To set it to the correct date can only be done by moving the hour hand clockwise until I get to the correct date; which is a pain. 2. To set the GMT hand to a specific hour, I need to pull the crown to the 2nd position and turn the crown until the GMT and minute hands show the right time, then push the crown to the 1st position to adjust the hour hand to the hour I want. Another painful process. Wish I had known this about traveller GMTs before I bought it. My initial euphoria about this watch is greatly diminished.
@@mtnvalley9298 you’re right. It tapers a bit. It’s actually 20-18. 2mm still leaves a chunky clasp. They’ve got to refine the bracelet a bit better. It would be perfection.
I have this watch and it is superb. It's so comfortable on the bracelet, looks great and keeps excellent time.
Gorgeous watch! The only change I would make is that I'd swap the polished and brushed links on the bracelet. Brushed center links tend to show less scratches. Otherwise, it's a winner 👍
On the wise web site they are currently sold out. Any idea when will this wonderful watch be back and available to buy?
2:25. That's your opinion. Whether you have a caller or traveller GMT, the best way to travel with either is this: You keep hour and minute on home time, keep the GMT hand on UTC, and use the bezel for the local time. Every pilot I know uses it that way. It's because moving the bezel is easier than unscrewing and screwing the crown. Whether you have a caller or traveller GMT, you use it the same way. Where the caller GMT pulls ahead is when you have to rotate through watches and your GMT goes flat. With a caller - you only have to set the time, and GMT takes care of itself. With a traveller GMT you have to first set the GMT hand, and then set the time. It's a pain. That is why I avoid Rolex GMTs and any movement that copies them, and stick with the superior callers GMT.
You're talking my language. I bought the Foliot Stratonaut GMT, which is a caller's GMT. I've basically tried explaining the way you just did but you clearly explained it better. The problem is this with watches, it's a followers paradise. Very few are willing to step out and speak or say something different.
Either way, an even better GMT is something similar to a Casio AE1200.
What you are saying may be ok with a 12 hour bezel, with a 24 hour bezel it makes absolutely no sense and makes reading LOCAL time at a glance pretty much impossible.
That is why this is called a TRAVELERS GMT as it always makes the LOCAL time the easiest and fastest to read and set.
Seems like a lot of things are “hard” and a “pain” for you and your pilot friends. Unscrewing and screwing crowns, setting the hour hand after all the trouble of having to set that slippery GMT hand, and then trying to read local time in the hardest, most unnatural way imaginable (ignoring the hour and minute hands and reading local time -hour and minutes- only with the GMT hand and the rotated bezel -how does that even work in a TZ with a half hour increments?)… I would need my glasses every time I wanted to check local time and I can never find my glasses in less than a minute.
Anyone that requires to change timezones several times per day every day (a flight crew member) would be better served by a digital watch with GPS/cellphone automatic timezone setting.
Travelers GMT automatics are awesome, anyone that owns a true/travelers GMT knows how convenient they are for traveling despite the terrible, soul crushing difficulty of having to unscrew the crown, adjust the hour hand and then screw the crown back (a 30 second job at most) as you can read the local and home time with a quick glance, in a natural way and usually without glasses.
However, when you’re at home, they are awesome too, if/when you need to call different timezones. On that scenario, following your advice (setting the GMT to UTC/GMT time) and moving the bezel around lets the watch work great as a caller GMT.
The opposite is not equally true (caller GMTs are not as convenient), however, they are perfectly all right for traveling if you’re ok with spending an additional minute or 2 setting them up when you land (or at your hotel) and they are just as good as anything else when using them back home to call different timezones.
@@MrRarbelaez his avatar pic says it all
I’m not much into GMT watches, but I have to say that is a beautiful watch. Thank you for bringing it to us.
The "best" gmt, until the next gmt.
I bought a watch from MaMaCoo lightly used for my last milestone birthday. Don't wear it as much as it deserves, but not afraid to, either. It's stunning . Good taste, Sir.
I bought this exact model and a full face lume Hitman and they are 2 of the nicest by far. The quality is superb. The level of detail is unmatched and this is far from a copy of a more expensive brand. No this micro brand was referred to me by a friend and I did not make a bad decision. No one will have the same watch as you most likely in a room full of people. That makes it even better IMO. Be unique and stand out from the crowd.
I fell in love with this watch on the first sight. Especially this root beer/gold version . Saw it on the launch day on their web site. I just need to justify the need of a true GMT watch...
Great review! Keep them coming. I've got a few Wise watches including this one. Quality is superb for the price!
I purchased the black/gray bezel with red GMT hand. It’s stunning! Love the finishing and fit of it, even on my 6” wrist it looks great. Don’t forget to use their code at checkout to save $50. As usual, excellent photography & good review. Thank you!
Can't blame you, saying this is the GS of micros
I’ve got a BNIB green bezel up for grabs. Awesome watch, I’m just on to the next one.
what a beautiful watch, and although I have never held one the quality of it looks exceptional. Wise brand is without question on my list for future watches after the Nomos I've been eyeing
I said it before and will say it again, aesthetically the AD8 is a more handsome design. Effectively it is just more svelte and subtle, while it actually isn't really that subtle as a watch anyway. So the design language overall on the GMT is moving in a direction I prefer less, which emphasises toolishness (if smartly done) and sportiness. Mainly with respect to the mixed finishes on the case I do agree that the GMT has an advantage in offering further design prowess. I think the bronze (when fresh) AD8s show how nice that model is with a brushed accent or two, so really I feel they should consider doing that in steel too. Then the competition would increase further. I do also still think that the handset is a nice innovation on the GMT, possibly just further emphasising its Thainess. But looking at them side by side I'm happy to say that the handset on the AD8 looks completely congruent on that dial, so changing them over would unlikely have been equally successful. Those are signs of good detail oriented design: the whole watch needs to make sense for wise; it's not just an interchangeable set of elements.
Funny how I still love to look at watches but does not have the need to buy one after I bought the San Martin Water Ghost
Awesome review. I’ve been waiting on a watch like this!
I just keep looking at this timepiece, it's so beautiful. It's just that with my 19cm wrist, a 40mm makes it look small and this watch should be bold. I have several 42mm watches and even they look small. If only there was a 44mm version...
Cool t-shirt dude and the watch is gorgeous too…
I just bought this watch recently as I only have caller GMTs in my collection. I like most things about it except:
1. there is no quickset date function. As I have many other watches, I don’t wear the same one often. So the next time I wear this watch again the date would be off by many days. To set it to the correct date can only be done by moving the hour hand clockwise until I get to the correct date; which is a pain.
2. To set the GMT hand to a specific hour, I need to pull the crown to the 2nd position and turn the crown until the GMT and minute hands show the right time, then push the crown to the 1st position to adjust the hour hand to the hour I want. Another painful process.
Wish I had known this about traveller GMTs before I bought it. My initial euphoria about this watch is greatly diminished.
HI.. WHATS THE LUG TO LUG AND THICKNESS WITH CRYSTAL
Great watch but what I liked even more, is your Nostromo shirt!! :D
I hope they start using their logo instead of their name on the dial. Just like Christopher Ward did. Would look much better than that ARIEL wise.
Great video
Great looking watch. Taper the bracelet and you’ve got a new customer right here
the bracelet isn't tapered??
I just got mine and it is tapered, 20-17mm
@@mtnvalley9298 you’re right. It tapers a bit. It’s actually 20-18. 2mm still leaves a chunky clasp. They’ve got to refine the bracelet a bit better. It would be perfection.
Why is 72 clicks ideal for a gmt watch. I would think 60 would be ideal... There are 60 indices around the dial.
❤❤❤ This watch looks crazy. It's on my list! ❤❤❤
Laco-Atacama GMT. It's a Killer of a Watch.
When in doubt, travel. When travel, GMT. When GMT, Wise.
Lume?
It’s on the opening credits, lume looks great
really great lume @ 3AM surprised me
Scratch resistance of the bracelet is at low level.
Really very nice
Is this watch nickname root beer?
Incoming 🎉
Too bad about the ugly hour hand. Really the only thing putting me off buying it.
Beautiful watch,but that awful name wise 🤬
it's not a Rolex Pepsi but they did a fair job at impersonating one.. :)
Rootbeer*
Only if you don't know much about watches
You must be a watch noob