Octon Watches Meteor GreyvsUnimatic Modello Uno U1-MI

Meteor Grey
Octon WatchesMeteor Grey

Ref. meteor-grey-watch-with-stainless-steel-bracelet·MSRP $396

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Octon Watches Meteor Grey at true scale

Meteor Grey

Unimatic Modello Uno U1-MI at true scale

Modello Uno U1-MI

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

13mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$396

lowest

$940

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

2 specs
Thickness
13mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$396
$940
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Octon Watches Meteor Grey

The Octon Watches Meteor Grey Watch with Stainless Steel Bracelet is praised for its comfortable 40mm case and well-articulated stainless steel bracelet, which is a highlight for daily wear. Owners appreciate the figuring on the dial and the integrated bracelet, with one owner preferring the grey meteorite dial. The watch features a domed crystal, good bezel action, and drilled lugs, housing a well-regulated Seiko NH35 automatic movement. While the bracelet is comfortable with a milled clasp offering micro-adjustments, the clasp itself is described as a bit rough by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Octon Watches Meteor Grey Watch with Stainless Steel Bracelet highly for its comfortable wearability and well-executed bracelet design.

Unimatic Modello Uno U1-MI

Owners praise the Unimatic Modello Uno U1-MI for its hyper-minimalist, utilitarian design and solid build quality, with reviewers highlighting its technical instrument feel and appealing dial. Some owners find the bracelet uncomfortable, while others note that the Super-LumiNova lume application is slightly uneven between the dial, hands, and bezel pearl. The Unimatic Modello Uno U1-MI is priced between $500-$1000+, with some community members suggesting it is overpriced for a watch using a Seiko NH35 movement compared to alternatives with higher-end movements. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Unimatic Modello Uno U1-MI highly for its distinctive minimalist design and value proposition as a well-built tool watch.