Undone x Simple Union: Urushi Automatic
$445619
37 mm50 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The UNDONE x Simple Union: Urushi Automatic is a unique piece that beautifully combines traditional Japanese art with modern horology. Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate craftsmanship, this watch embodies intricate design and cultural significance, offering great value for the price.
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This watch is inspired by Urushi, a traditional art of Japanese lacquerware, and the craft of Maki-e, a popular centuries-old Japanese lacquer decoration technique of sprinkling precious metals such as gold/silver. ○ Black enamel-painted dial ○ Golden colored paint to emulate the sprinkling of powdered gold ○ Cali dial with four delicate grains of Kanji 「無」,「常」,「苦」,「空」
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Versatile 37mm case
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
- Currently sold out
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 37 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot, a short 43.3 mm lug-to-lug keeps it friendly on smaller wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- COL-SU3-URS
- Released
- 2023
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 37 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 43.3 mm
- Thickness
- 12.8 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- 316L stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 50 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Fixed
- Caseback
- Exhibition
- Dial colour
- black
- Dial finish
- Enamel
- Indices
- gold
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- leather
- Clasp
- buckle
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
UNDONE
UNDONE believes that watches are more than mere timepieces; they are reflections of individuality and stories. The brand emphasizes the fusion of craftsmanship with user creativity, pushing the boundaries of traditional watch design.
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