Adidas Retro Wave Two is a collection of analogue and chronograph unisex watches from Adidas Originals, sitting in the £150–200 range. The line takes clear cues from 1980s and early 1990s sportswear design — bold colour blocking, clean dials, and case shapes that reference the era when Adidas Originals became a streetwear icon rather than purely an athletic brand.
Analogue or chronograph: choosing within Retro Wave Two
The collection splits into two functions. The analogue models carry a straightforward two- or three-hand movement, which keeps the dial uncluttered and the case profile slim — a practical everyday choice. The chronograph variant adds a stopwatch complication with subdials, making the dial busier but giving the watch a sportier, more layered look. Neither requires winding or battery monitoring if fitted with a quartz movement, which is standard across Adidas Originals watch lines at this price tier: quartz is accurate to within roughly 15 seconds per month and needs only a battery change every one to three years.
What to check before you buy
Case size matters on a unisex design. Retro Wave Two is positioned as unisex, so the cases are sized to sit comfortably on a range of wrists — typically in the 38–42 mm zone common to this type of lifestyle watch. Check the lug-to-lug measurement if you have a shorter wrist, as that dimension determines how the watch actually sits rather than how it looks face-on. Strap material is the other practical consideration: resin and silicone straps are easy to clean and suit an active lifestyle, while a stainless steel bracelet adds weight and a more dressed-up finish.
Adidas Retro Wave Two in our selection
Our Adidas Retro Wave Two selection is small — fewer than 20 pieces — covering both the core analogue references and the chrono variant. If you want to explore the broader Adidas Originals watch offer, the Adidas Retro Pop One collection shares a similar retro palette, while Adidas Street Project Two and Adidas Edition One take the design language in a more urban direction. For a full view of what Adidas Originals offers across all lines, visit the Adidas Originals brand page.
Is Adidas Originals the same as Adidas?
Adidas Originals is a sub-label of Adidas AG, the German sportswear group founded in 1949. Where the main Adidas line focuses on performance sport, Originals is the lifestyle and heritage division, drawing on archive silhouettes and the brand's streetwear history. Watches under the Originals label reflect that positioning: they are fashion-led rather than sport-instrument pieces.
