{"id":21525,"date":"2023-04-02T04:49:11","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T04:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeland-life.com\/?p=21525"},"modified":"2023-04-02T04:49:11","modified_gmt":"2023-04-02T04:49:11","slug":"undone-aero-scientific-watch-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeland-life.com\/?p=21525","title":{"rendered":"Undone Aero Scientific Watch Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fans of the watch review blog will already be familiar with Undone. This is the Hong Kong-based startup that\u2019s exploded onto the mechanical watch market like a supernova. Only two years old, this fledgling watchmaker is not content to rest on its laurels. Instead, on August 18th<\/sup>, Undone announced the release of a new watch: the Aero.<\/p>\n

\"Aero<\/p>\n

The Aero is built as a tribute to P.V.H. Weems, a US naval officer and mentor to Charles Lindbergh. Among other accomplishments, Weems invented the 60-second rotating bezel. This type of bezel allowed pilots and navigators to synchronize their watches, allowing for the down-to-the-second accuracy required to navigate the vast stretches of the world\u2019s oceans.<\/p>\n

The Aero was released in two variants: the Commando and the Scientific. I had the opportunity to review the Scientific variant. In practice, both variants perform the same way, with all the same functions and specifications. The only difference between the two is cosmetic. So when I\u2019m talking about cosmetic features, I\u2019m talking about the Aero Scientific only. But when I\u2019m talking about functional features, I\u2019m talking about both Aero watches.<\/p>\n

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Classic Understated Dial<\/h2>\n

The Undone Aero Scientific has a classic appearance that\u2019s very uncomplicated for a modern watch. In fact, there are no complications whatsoever, leaving the parchment-colored dial mostly bare. <\/p>\n

\"Aero<\/p>\n

The main index consists of a black inner ring, with fine black hashes to indicate single-minute marks. The five-minute marks are indicated by black-outlined lume rectangles. At the quarter-hour positions, black-outlined lume Arabic numerals are located just inside the inner ring. Outside of this index, there\u2019s a secondary index on a ladder-style silver band. On this index, fine black hashes indicate single minutes, while tiny black Arabic numerals are located every five minutes.<\/p>\n

The two main watch hands are syringe-shaped, with a black frame and a rectangular lume stripe down the center. At the five-minute and hour positions, these stripes will line up perfectly with the matching lume bars on the inner ring. All of this creates a clean, unified look that\u2019s easy to read at a glance, by day or night.<\/p>\n

No-Nonsense Case<\/h2>\n

At the top of the case, you\u2019ll find the Aero Scientific\u2019s signature feature, the 60-second rotating bezel. Just like the dial, the bezel has an understated design, with small black hashes on a plain stainless steel surface. There are small black numerals at the five-minute marks, with the only concession to color coming in the form of a bright red 60-second mark. Inside the bezel, the double-domed Lexan crystal adds a bit of distortion at the edge of the dial, an accent that disappears when you look at the watch head-on.<\/p>\n

\"Thick<\/p>\n

The bezel has a medium feel when you rotate it. It\u2019s firm enough that it won\u2019t spin by accident, but loose enough that you don\u2019t have to be the Incredible Hulk to turn it. The 2 o\u2019clock crown acts as a locking mechanism for the bezel. When it\u2019s screwed down, the bezel is locked in place. To make any adjustments, you\u2019ll first need to unscrew and pull out the 2 o\u2019clock crown. The main 3 o\u2019clock crown has a similar screw-down design. This prevents it from pulling out by accident and changing the time.<\/p>\n

This is a display case, with a see-through window on the back. It provides a beautiful view of the movement in action, with its large rotor and gold highlights. The display window is surrounded by an etched ring that tells you some basic watch data, including the water-resistance rating of 100 meters. Essentially, you can wear the Aero Scientific in the swimming pool, but it\u2019s not a dive watch. The case back has an octagonal design, making it easy to access the guts of the watch if any repairs are necessary.<\/p>\n

Reliable Seiko Movement<\/h2>\n

Undone has decided to utilize the Seiko Caliber NH35A movement in the Aero. This movement made its debut in 2011, so it strikes a good balance between modern features and proven reliability. The 24 jewels vibrate at 21,600 beats per hour, so the second hand moves across the dial fairly smoothly.<\/p>\n

\"Seiko<\/p>\n

The power reserve is good for 41 hours, so long enough to last for a day and a night, but not for a full weekend. Similarly, the accuracy is rated at +20\/-40 seconds per day, which is less than ideal. That said, you\u2019re buying the Aero Scientific for looks, not for accuracy, and the hackable movement is easy to adjust anyway.<\/p>\n

Elegant Leather Band<\/h2>\n

The Aero Scientific sports an elegant leather band that\u2019s as understated as the dial. You won\u2019t find any complex texture or unnecessary decorations here. It\u2019s just a flat brown leather, with tan thread reinforcement at the lugs. That said, the leather is quite durable. In addition, the clasp has a quick-release function, which makes it easy to remove at the end of the day.<\/p>\n

To have a look at the full range of Undone watches visit their official website here<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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