However, at 43.5mm lug to lug, the watch wears appropriately to its dimensions, if not a little larger, and should fit well on most wrists. The Unity’s bracelet is designed with clean articulation and features female end links, although those links do not fully articulate downward, which somewhat extends the lug distance. The bracelet is primarily brushed, with a touch of polish on the sides of the links, which are secured by screws. The clasp has a push-button enclosure and houses the NodeX on-the-fly micro-adjust, which is always welcome, especially for a watch aimed at those hot summer months. The bracelet is 20mm at the lugs, tapering down to 16mm at the clasp. The case also has drilled lugs and quick-release functionality on the bracelet, making strap and bracelet changes a breeze. The use of this particular movement also allows the watch to be quite thin, measuring just 11.3mm tall, including the box domed sapphire crystal, which gives the dial a little playful distortion at the edges. The threading is clean, and the watch winds, hacks and sets smoothly, which is to be expected considering it is powered by the trustworthy Miyota 9015 movement. It screws down, providing 150 meters of water resistance. The crown is slightly oversized and provides plenty of grip. The case is mostly brushed except for the bezel ring and two polished beveled edges following the upper and lower portions of the case, giving the watch a little light play, and the appearance of a slimmer profile. The watch case follows Nodus’ angular design language that you will find in other parts of their catalog, although this time at 36.5mm, which makes the Unity the smallest watch in their collection. Each element of the dial works together to add a ton of visual interest, and has the functional effect of increasing legibility and contrast. The hands are beveled and polished to play with the light. The dial also has a date window at six with a sloped cutout leading to the color-matched date wheel, making the date available when needed without interrupting the symmetry. The legibility is great, even at night, considering the healthy application of blue BGW9 Super-LumiNova. The dial is constructed in a hybrid/sandwich style, and each watermelon seed shaped cut out is framed by applied polished steel. Even the brand will tell you that the dial was inspired by Seiko’s dial motifs, minus the inspirational backstory. The texture resembles a cross-section of a citrus fruit. Take a close look, and you’ll be greeted by a stamped radial pattern that offers a deep texture that feels organic in the design. The dial on the Unity is striking and, to me, the showstopper. Ceramic also adds incredible hardness and scratch resistance so this watch will wear well on summer outings and take the owner’s mind off of potential scratches. Although pigmented ceramics are no small feat, this bezel accomplishes a deep, consistent tone. This is a welcome and unexpected change from the fixed steel bezels often found on watches this size, and to me almost looks like an unmarked dive bezel. It starts with the fixed ceramic bezel, which has a consistent, clean color and frames the color-matched dial perfectly. Both the blue and pink variations are unapologetically pastel and work as fun, summer colors. The first thing you’ll “Nodus” (last one I promise) about the Unity is the use of color. The attention to detail, comfort, and playful color scheme charmed me. I wore it during a sunny Easter weekend and for a few days at the beach, and my initial intrigue quickly turned into fondness. A few days later, it arrived, and the timing couldn’t have been better. Still, I had reservations about where a watch like this could fit into my collection. It struck me as distinct from anything else in the Nodus catalog, particularly in contrast to their previous Duality Unity with its dual crown and inner rotating bezel. Soon after, my curiosity got the best of me and I asked for a review sample.Īfter seeing the watch in photographs, I was intrigued by its unique concept and bold use of color. So when Nodus reached out and offered me a sneak peek at their new Unity line of watches, I jumped at the opportunity. Although Nodus watches have been a regular feature on my Instagram feed and at RedBar events, I haven’t had the chance to try them on or examine them closely myself. I promise I will try to avoid the easy pun about taking “Nodus” despite my Dad status and love of cringy, unfunny jokes. I must admit that I have been admiring this LA-based microbrand from afar for quite some time.
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