Some of you know that I ordered a new watch recently. It arrived today: Unimatic U1-FN. A limited run of 300 watches (all their models are limited).
An all black 300m diving watch.
It comes in a very sturdy toolish box.
And here it is. Impressed with apparent quality. The movement is Seiko NH35A, which is a 21,600bph hacking automatic movement with 41 hours power reserve. Accuracy -20/+40 s/day.
Here shown in mirror to better show true size on my wrist. It is 41,5mm wide, 49 lug to lug, 13,6mm tall. Lug spacing is 22mm.
I quickly put it on an orange canvas strap. After all, it is summer.
Legibility is extremely good. Nothing gets in the way.
Here it looks almost grey, but that’s a trick of the light.
Here shown with cat. It wears nicely.
Very happy so far.
The Unimatic is here
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I think coming in that box, it had to contain a true tool watch and indeed the Unimatic looks very sturdy with those prominent crown guards. It is a nicely balanced dial, the cat definitely approves too!
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No doubt about it being a tool watch Patrick. It looks almost industrial. A design all of its own. It shows that the two guys behind the brand are industrial designers.
It is not for everyone, but I think it is a great, modern take on the dive watch.
It is not for everyone, but I think it is a great, modern take on the dive watch.
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It has a certain “I’m here to do a job - mess with me at your peril!” kind of presence. Very nice.
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Not conventionally pretty, I’ll give you that.Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Tue Jun 30, 2020 5:07 pm It has a certain “I’m here to do a job - mess with me at your peril!” kind of presence. Very nice.
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Wow. What a striking watch. And interesting to hear that the makers are industrial designers. This is definitely a coherent modern take on the traditional diver. And the orange? Absolutely fantastic
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Thanks Lindsey. I agree, a new coherent design. Not many of those around, when we talk about microbrands. I find that very attractive. And I actually like the design too.
It’s a great fun watch, and summer watch I think. With the orange strap. And more versatile on a more demure strap!
It’s a great fun watch, and summer watch I think. With the orange strap. And more versatile on a more demure strap!
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I have always thought that there is no way I would buy a DLC cased watch.
However the Unimatic has given me pause for thought - very purposeful, looks rugged and would still look good if it became scratched up from heavy wear.
I think it looks great on that orange strap as well.
Neil
However the Unimatic has given me pause for thought - very purposeful, looks rugged and would still look good if it became scratched up from heavy wear.
I think it looks great on that orange strap as well.
Neil
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I tried a Unimatic a while back because I loved the aesthetic, but I sold it within a week.
I found the case really uncomfortable and flat, and the crown and bezel actions were poor and felt so cheap for what was ultimately a £700 watch.
It's a shame because I still think it looks great, but so many watches for £700 and below do it so much better.
I found the case really uncomfortable and flat, and the crown and bezel actions were poor and felt so cheap for what was ultimately a £700 watch.
It's a shame because I still think it looks great, but so many watches for £700 and below do it so much better.
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Neither did I, but I have to say it works great. The all black colour gives it a very different and modern vibe.nbg wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 12:35 pm I have always thought that there is no way I would buy a DLC cased watch.
However the Unimatic has given me pause for thought - very purposeful, looks rugged and would still look good if it became scratched up from heavy wear.
I think it looks great on that orange strap as well.
Neil
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I’m surprised to hear you found it uncomfortable and the crown and bezel action poor. For me it wears like any other watch of the same size and height, and I find the bezel very tight with no play, and the winding to be smooth.It'sAliveJim wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 2:38 pm I tried a Unimatic a while back because I loved the aesthetic, but I sold it within a week.
I found the case really uncomfortable and flat, and the crown and bezel actions were poor and felt so cheap for what was ultimately a £700 watch.
It's a shame because I still think it looks great, but so many watches for £700 and below do it so much better.
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