Prettier than the U1, same problem inside
By Dave Kowalski, Chicago ยท
Take the U1, lose the bezel, knock off about a hundred and forty bucks. 40 mm, 20 mm lugs, black dial, sapphire, 300 m, fabric strap. Seiko NH35A, 41 hours. $735 to $805.
Here's the thing. I like it more than the U1 on looks. It's simpler. The dial does all the work, and Unimatic's dials are clean as anything. Great everyday watch if you want something that looks a little different without being loud.
But again, $735 for an NH35. Even with sapphire, a 300 m case, and a cool Italian design, that's a lot. The fact that it's a limited edition doesn't change what's inside it.
Buy it if you love it and you're not going to sweat the movement. Otherwise, a Zelos or a Baltic is a lot more watch for the money.