This is actually a matter of opinion

The watch market has been thoroughly saturated with models which have been designed for (or worn by) some sort of military outfit. JLC makes the Navy Elephant seals diver, Sinn has the EZM 2 which carries the insignia of the counter- terrorism force known as GSG 9, Luminox has been selling models for years citing a connection to the Navy ELEPHANT SEALS, and Bremont continues to make specialized models which are exclusively sold to military outfits (when was the last time you saw an instragram photo of a red-barreled MBI? )#). Many vintage watches that were generated for military use are vastly more desirable than their civilian counterparts so you can see why a brand would want to connect itself with the heritage, respect and go-anywhere charm of an elite military fighting force. If a watch can handle the tension of combat, surely it can deal with the dangers of my channel-surfing lifestyle. Such is the connection that the Uniq GAF draws between its self and the Georgian Armed forces.

As is conspicuously displayed on the switch of the GAF, Uniq has produced this model for the Georgian Armed forces. Now, before we all raise a mint julep in a display of the southern area of pride, it is important to note that Uniq is situated out of the local of Atlanta, and not the American state. Nevertheless, Uniq is the first supplier of watches to the Georgian Armed forces and the GAF means to be a tough yet simple tool for their members of the military.

Measuring 44mm across and 11. 5mm thick, the GAF is nicely sized for a sport watch and its steel case indicates a simple style that is fitting for a tool or military application. The overall style would suggest that the GAF is a pilot's watch with its flieger-style hands and military-inspired switch and I think the proportions are pretty good, though the minute hand is a little shorter than I prefer.

The GAF features an anti-reflective flat sapphire very up front and a solid steel case back in the trunk. Ticking away inside the case is a Ronda Switzerland quartz movement which effectively copes with the functions for this three- hander plus date. The hands and indicators have been fully treated with Superluminova and light nicely and with a settings normally earmarked for a dive watch.

The case is nicely made and well finished for the price with some additional visual interest coming from the four non-functional black prop heads fitted into the bezel. I think the GAF would have looked fine without these screws, but they certainly don't mess up the overall look. The switch design, on the other hand, is going to be an extremely divisive aspect with "Especially generated for the Georgian Television Forces" conspicuously displayed on the switch in a position normally earmarked for branding. I would have liked to see "Uniq" given more attention on the switch and the Georgian Television Forced given less of the precious real estate or even moved to the case back. Atlanta does have an extremely smart looking flag that is also featured in the switch design.

This is actually a matter of opinion as i haven't any local affinity to Atlanta or their Armed forces, as i am plenty of miles away in western The us. I assume my regional equivalent is similar to a Demonstration SAR which regularly sports a maple leaf design (named the MSAR) and has been reported to be the watch worn by the Canadian Shoreline Guard. For me, that detail makes the Demonstration MSAR more inviting and I can only assume the GAF would have the same effect for anyone with an affinity towards the Georgian Armed forces, regional or otherwise.

Used to do want to make note of the rather cool date aperture on the GAF. Located at four o'clock, the window as a metal encircle that is fitted with a small prop. Excellent describing that matches nicely with the larger the queen's and bezel screws. The date wheel is black text on a white background which suits the dull model nicely but may stand out a bit on the black dialed model.

On arm, the GAF would wear well as it voyages low enough to fit under most cuffs and is actually quite light at only 87g as reviewed. The included dull leather band is soft and nicely suits the color of the switch. Given its simple case, wide-set 22mm lugs and military ambitions, the GAF also looks good on a NATO style nylon band. Uniq sells the GAF directly through their site for $350 USD and buyers can choose their preference of a black, dull, tan, or green switch. Each switch choice includes a definitely colored leather band and the watch boats in a small wooden box that is reminiscent of an ammo dog crate.