Unimatic Modello Uno, hands on

[Jcp311]

Really looking hard at one of the new Unimatic subs. They looks great, but I wish they had kept their original "model 1" going a little longer. I think they sold the rest of their stock to some shady fashion shop (Luisviaroma) that's charging $767 without the bracelet. I even emailed them about the price and they're not even taking off VAT for US customers. They're justifying it under the pretense of "shipping and customs" while charging a cheaper price for EU customers.

I don't think that is allowed. Vat is a European tax and should not be charged to buyers outside the EU.


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You'd think, but I've got an email chain that says they believe they can, or at least impose some kind of American Tax under false pretenses. I've notified Unimatic about it, though I doubt much of anything will happen.

[streetracer101]

When do these go on sale? I want a black one.

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[hoppyjr]

When do these go on sale? I want a black one.

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9/20

[tattoo chef]

When do these go on sale? I want a BIG black one.

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I bet you do.


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[hoppyjr]

When do these go on sale? I want a black one.

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I bet you do.


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He's already had one of those

[toxicavenger]

When do these go on sale? I want a black one.

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I bet you do.


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He's already had one of those

he's had a "yellow" one also

[hoppyjr]

When do these go on sale? I want a black one.

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I bet you do.


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He's already had one of those

he's had a "yellow" one also

But you've had both at the same time

[streetracer101]

When do these go on sale? I want a BIG black one.

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I bet you do.


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Black's nice because it has presence, but seems smaller then it actually is

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[toxicavenger]

When do these go on sale? I want a black one.

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I bet you do.


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He's already had one of those

he's had a "yellow" one also

But you've had both at the same time

double decker

[streetracer101]

When do these go on sale? I want a black one.

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I bet you do.


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He's already had one of those

he's had a "yellow" one also

But you've had both at the same time

double decker

Oreo with custard filling

[Axelay2003]

Well, the U1-BN is sold out.

http://www.unimaticwatches.com/u1-bn/

[Jcp311]

Well, the U1-BN is sold out.

http://www.unimaticwatches.com/u1-bn/

So I'll say I'm in for the SS version, but I went back and forth on it for a while before I decided to give it a try. The dlc is roughly 650 shipped, which I found hard to stomach with only an nh35.

These watches are pretty pricey relative to the movement, but maybe the fit and finish justifies the asking price.

[hoppyjr]

I've had a couple online conversations with Unimatic, but found them less than responsive to questions. YMMV. Still a good looking watch.

[Jcp311]

Just got my U1-B. Really impressed with the fit and finish. The casework looks very good....like someone who knew what they were doing took some time with it.

The bezel has a solid action with no play whatsoever. The dial also looks very clean.

One weird quirk I've noticed so far, the date wheel doesn't seem to be disengaged despite being a no-date. I can hear the date click over at about the 8 marker. Obviously not a big deal, but I can't help but think this is a no-brainer.

Is it worth the price? Depends on what else you're comparing it to....but if you're curious about the brand I'd say so. The fit and finish alone seems better than other micros in the same category.

[JDC222]

Looks cool but HUGE on your wrist...photo angle?

[Jcp311]

Looks cool but HUGE on your wrist...photo angle?

Ha, no it's just the picture. It looks pretty reasonable in terms of size. The official diameter is 41.5mm.

[JDC222]

^^^
Ah ok, good...the pic makes it look like a 52mm....LoL

[Jcp311]

[toxicavenger]

Just got my U1-B. Really impressed with the fit and finish. The casework looks very good like someone who knew what they were doing took some time with it.

The bezel has a solid action with no play whatsoever. The dial also looks very clean.

One weird quirk I've noticed so far, the date wheel doesn't seem to be disengaged despite being a no-date. I can hear the date click over at about the 8 marker. Obviously not a big deal, but I can't help but think this is a no-brainer.

Is it worth the price? Depends on what else you're comparing it to....but if you're curious about the brand I'd say so. The fit and finish alone seems better than other micros in the same category.

That looks great Jeremy, and I loved the one Matt loaned to me a while back. They seem like they thought everything through when producing their watches. Congrats

[hoppyjr]

^ I like it. Congrats!

[streetracer101]

Just got my U1-B. Really impressed with the fit and finish. The casework looks very good....like someone who knew what they were doing took some time with it.

The bezel has a solid action with no play whatsoever. The dial also looks very clean.

One weird quirk I've noticed so far, the date wheel doesn't seem to be disengaged despite being a no-date. I can hear the date click over at about the 8 marker. Obviously not a big deal, but I can't help but think this is a no-brainer.

Is it worth the price? Depends on what else you're comparing it to....but if you're curious about the brand I'd say so. The fit and finish alone seems better than other micros in the same category.

I had a no date Kobold like that. It drove me fucking bonkers. I do like the design of that watch, just not at the price range.

[Jcp311]

Just got my U1-B. Really impressed with the fit and finish. The casework looks very good....like someone who knew what they were doing took some time with it.

The bezel has a solid action with no play whatsoever. The dial also looks very clean.

One weird quirk I've noticed so far, the date wheel doesn't seem to be disengaged despite being a no-date. I can hear the date click over at about the 8 marker. Obviously not a big deal, but I can't help but think this is a no-brainer.

Is it worth the price? Depends on what else you're comparing it to....but if you're curious about the brand I'd say so. The fit and finish alone seems better than other micros in the same category.

I had a no date Kobold like that. It drove me fucking bonkers. I do like the design of that watch, just not at the price range.

Yeah...in retrospect that's my only qualm. It came in at roughly 550 shipped with the conversion...I'd never on principle pay that much for a watch with a $40 Seiko movement, but I thought the other aspects made up for it. I've had a fair number of micros in my day so I feel like I can say the f&f is very good. On that alone though I know it won't do it for everybody.

[toxicavenger]

Just got my U1-B. Really impressed with the fit and finish. The casework looks very good....like someone who knew what they were doing took some time with it.

The bezel has a solid action with no play whatsoever. The dial also looks very clean.

One weird quirk I've noticed so far, the date wheel doesn't seem to be disengaged despite being a no-date. I can hear the date click over at about the 8 marker. Obviously not a big deal, but I can't help but think this is a no-brainer.

Is it worth the price? Depends on what else you're comparing it to....but if you're curious about the brand I'd say so. The fit and finish alone seems better than other micros in the same category.

I had a no date Kobold like that. It drove me fucking bonkers. I do like the design of that watch, just not at the price range.

Yeah...in retrospect that's my only qualm. It came in at roughly 550 shipped with the conversion...I'd never on principle pay that much for a watch with a $40 Seiko movement, but I thought the other aspects made up for it. I've had a fair number of micros in my day so I feel like I can say the f&f is very good. On that alone though I know it won't do it for everybody.

I don't know, it is a better finished watch that the Anko, or even the PADI SRP imo.

[Disc Golfer 209]

Just got my U1-B. Really impressed with the fit and finish. The casework looks very good....like someone who knew what they were doing took some time with it.

The bezel has a solid action with no play whatsoever. The dial also looks very clean.

One weird quirk I've noticed so far, the date wheel doesn't seem to be disengaged despite being a no-date. I can hear the date click over at about the 8 marker. Obviously not a big deal, but I can't help but think this is a no-brainer.

Is it worth the price? Depends on what else you're comparing it to....but if you're curious about the brand I'd say so. The fit and finish alone seems better than other micros in the same category.

I had a no date Kobold like that. It drove me fucking bonkers. I do like the design of that watch, just not at the price range.

Yeah...in retrospect that's my only qualm. It came in at roughly 550 shipped with the conversion...I'd never on principle pay that much for a watch with a $40 Seiko movement, but I thought the other aspects made up for it. I've had a fair number of micros in my day so I feel like I can say the f&f is very good. On that alone though I know it won't do it for everybody.

I don't know, it is a better finished watch that the Anko, or even the PADI SRP imo.

You held an Anko?
It's way nicer in every way than the regular turtles (except for lume). Can't speak for PADI turtle though.

Awful to photograph. I find the outside finish as top notch.

[blowfish89]

Unimatic looks great!