Unimatic Modello Uno U1-FDNvsUnimatic Modello Due U2-BN
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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.
Modello Uno U1-FDN
Modello Due U2-BN
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
41h
n/a
MSRP
$880
$690
lowest
Movement
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH35
Case
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Unimatic Modello Uno U1-FDN for its well-finished 40mm case and impressive build quality for the price, with its minimal, utilitarian design and hypnotic dial being singled out as technical instrument-like. However, some reviewers note the Super-LumiNova application can be slightly uneven between the dial, hands, and bezel pearl. One owner found the clasp sharp, and community members question the pricing given the Seiko NH35 movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Unimatic Modello Uno U1-FDN highly for its exceptional case finishing and striking minimalist design at its price point.
Owners widely praise the Unimatic Modello Due U2-BN's stark brutalist design and finishing, with one owner finding the 38.5mm case "just chunky enough" for their frame. However, some owners report the flat lugs make the 38.5mm case wear bulkier than its diameter suggests, and one owner questions the value of the Seiko NH35 movement at the price point. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Unimatic Modello Due U2-BN to be a fair value, appreciated for its appealing design and finishing.
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