Pleased with my first purchase from a microbrand
I’ve been on the lookout for a new watch ever since I sold my Seiko SARB017.
My checklist for the new watch was pretty simple: Arabic numerals, legibility, a red coloured seconds hand, and something that wouldn’t feel too heavy on the wrist.
I was this close to pulling the trigger on a Hamilton Khaki Auto 6311, but then I stumbled upon Unimatic, and their design language immediately won me over.
What I appreciate is that even details like the orange seconds hand are rooted in functionality. International Orange has long been used in aviation and maritime applications because it stands out when visibility matters.
The more I read about it, the more I appreciated the thoughts behind the design. What initially seemed like a stylistic choice turned out to be a functional one.
I ended up splurging on the titanium version that was limited to 99 pieces.