I love science fiction, I love space and I love unusual things!
This is beautiful combination of simple aesthetics and complex inners that looks like it was pulled straight from a dystopian future.
I've known about Niwa for a while and there are others who make similar but not as refined as this beauty .
Initially I was a bit worried the Nebula colour would be too feminine for my taste but it's actually way nicer in the flesh or titanium so to speak !
It's a dark mat purple with a gold hue that looks amazing in day light as well as an evening glow where it stays dark purple and this really compliments the inners of the watch.
It's true you can't help looking up close at all the little rods, filaments and wires that make this stunning watch work.
The case so far has remained pristine, I was worried about scratches but like anything if it happens it happens ,it adds to the character of that dystopian future I mentioned.
Like most, it doesn't take long to tell the time, once you map out those glowing tubes in your head you pick it up quickly.
The straps included are really nice as it's it's presentation box but I confess I found a Very nice black German chunky shark mesh strap which just add to the whole look perfectly.
I really like the charging method using the magnet cable, I bought my wife an early version of this watch in the Neptune case ,which she loves and it has the wooden base version but she likes that charger over mine so there you have it !
The meteor slither in the back adds to the conversation when people ask about the glowing thing on your wrist as well as the name .
And it's true it happens quite often so get used to talking to strangers.
The cost considering the materials is pretty darn good , I was worrying about water proofing, in all fairness my phone has an IPX rating and I don't get it wet but knowing if I'm out in the rain or it gets splashed it'll be fine suits me .
so far I've charged it once and I'm on my third day and it's doing great , I keep looking at it .
In bright sun it's a little tricky to read at a glance but what isn't.
Set up is really easy and I like the magnet switch.
I like these watches so much I ordered it's bigger tubed brother and I can see myself getting the full collection over the year .
Customer service has been great as was delivery .
One more thing ,I haven't worn a watch since 2000 well that also changed , so if you're in doubt I can say even as a collectors item it's great to own one or a couple of these .
A conversation starter for sure , attention grabber...yes.....will you make new friends....maybe !
Great job team Niwa !
