Sham1, a respected voice in the WatchProSite community, shares his unique approach to a common collector's dilemma: choosing between two similar watches. His decision to acquire both Horologically Unique HU-01 models not only highlights the appeal of this new independent brand but also sparks a broader discussion on value, design philosophy, and the evolving priorities of watch enthusiasts. This article delves into Sham1's initial impressions and synthesizes the community's insights on these intriguing dress watches.
Have you ever been faced with a predicament of not knowing which watch to choose especially a similar model with a different dial from the same brand?! Well, this is exactly what I have had to endure so I opted for the easy way out (no, not neglect both watches!). I bought both!!
Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you the HU-01 from an new independent brand called Horologically Unique. Ok, these watches may not look unique in any way and could be mistaken for either a vintage Patek or a Murakumo from Kikuchi Nakagawa but I love the fact that there is no brand name or any form of script on the dial and for that alone, I salute the creator and that definitely is a plus for me. Ok, ok, a Moser fume dial has nothing on the dial either but we are talking here about a 36mm dress watch (44mm lug to lug) that exudes sheer class and elegance in my opinion.
Those who know me will immediately remark - Sham, this is soooo you - a dress watch with Breguet numerals which is almost standard issue in my small collection. The watches are manually wound and use a Peseux 7001 movement which is rated at +/- 7 seconds daily. That's pretty impressive when one takes into account the price at SGD1,800 each (about USD1,384, just over a thousand UK pounds sterling) with a further concession if one buys both like I did. Limited to 100 pieces, this for me must be one of the best buys of the year if you are into classic dress watches. The watches will be delivered in March/April 2026.
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