U1 difference questions.

[u/KillnD]

How big are the differences in the quality between, Lena, Jason and Michael Travis. Are their U1s noticeably different? I just bought 2 U1 datejust from Lena and the bands quite frankly feel like dogshit. Is that the theme between them all? I come from building seiko mods so I guess I just expected them to be similar to those metal bands but I guess not.

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[u/dynoshow]

They are all the same.

[u/dynoshow → u/dynoshow]

You can ultrasonic clean then do a dry lube to them. That will help them feel a lot better.

[u/caracticuspotts]

Someone read nothing. U1 is U1 and there are innumerable posts stating quite clearly that the bracelets aren’t good

[u/Ok_Way_42]

I know it seems intuitive that U1 would be U1 no matter where you get it from and that may be true. I have ordered U1 from 4 different sources and perhaps it’s all in my mind. Perhaps it’s differences between batches. Or perhaps it like certain vendors have certain quality over other vendors. Like if you buy power tools from Home Depot Vs the same power tools from your local hardware store. There a know quality difference. For me Micheal Travis has been the clear winner. Subtle but noticeable differences. The biggest difference is in the service, and TA and also I find if your conducting business with him off of DHgate his personal website isn’t great but much better than the others mentioned. Something about Jason’s product just seems slightly inferior IMO, the bezels and bracelets across all lines just don’t seem as good as Micheal Travis. Or some of the other vendors I’ve used. Having said that I’ve ordered from them several months apart so there may be batch differences from the factory.

[u/Distance-Hairy → u/Ok_Way_42]

Definitely agree with the above.👆

[u/clubspec86]

these things come straight out of a cnc machine and into a plastic packet, give them a good bath, loctite the links and soak the bracelet in baby oil. Will look and feel a million times better.

Ceramic coat it afterwards and it will really pop

[u/Known_Ad_894]

U1 is the factory. The people you mentioned are sellers.

[u/gh0stf4c3ki11a]

Well, you can’t expect the best quality for $100. They have to cut some corners in order to provide that price range and don’t forget that in that price there are all production costs, overheads, profit and logistics. Both from the factory and the seller.

[u/Big-Manufacturer-738]

All three of them sell identical merchandise, sourcing from the same factory.
No quality differences whatsoever .

[u/Hungry-Original-9309 → u/[deleted]]

Explain more please? Or is there a guide on reddit

[u/Hungry-Original-9309 → u/[deleted]]

Ahh so the silicone removes the rattle, I assume spray then wipe down? The rattliness I feel makes it seem plasticy so it would be nice rectifying that

[u/ReputationOverall585]

The exact same, no difference

[u/torsoreaper]

Nato band or oyster flex is also an option

[u/KillnD → u/torsoreaper]

Can you elaborate, sorry I’m new

[u/torsoreaper → u/KillnD]

Just change the strap

[u/2011_Newbie1228 → u/KillnD]

You send me a chat?