However, I’ve always found that it defies categorization because it also boasts 300m water resistance thanks to its burly 12.7mm thick stainless steel case, screw-down crown, solid steel caseback and 2.7mm thick sapphire crystal.
As mentioned above, the dial is rooted in dive watch history, both on the standard U2 Classic and the U2-JDM. Of course, it has a featureless steel bezel, which cuts out half the functionality of a diver.
The U2-JDM comes on a black nylon two-piece strap with a steel pin-buckle. Unimatic
For military and dive watch nerds like myself, the U2-JDM is a fascinating proposition. It is also objectively cool and has broad appeal for even the most casual watch fans. The only issue for us Americans, or anyone living outside of Japan, is getting our hands on one.
Availability and price
Here’s the rub: the Unimatic Modello Due U2-JDM is exclusive to the Japanese market and only sold by Sugawara Ltd. and Hoshiba’s Minimal Wardrobe shop. Complicating matters further is the limited edition production of 100 pieces, which is low even by Unimatic’s standards.
The fact of the matter is that anyone reading this article will almost certainly have to turn to the second-hand market to land this awesome watch. Its face value is ¥154,000, which is currently trading for $1,044. Happy hunting, my friends!
AloJapan.com