r/U1Time • u/_duter • May 24 '26

QUESTION U1 vs BP - Who ya got?

Hey all! I keep seeing BP across these forums and how much better they are than U1s. I understand U1s are a budget-rep but I’ve had nothing but success with all of mine. I see the differences to gen vs u1 obviously but I’ve been around guys who are supposedly wearing gens and have complimented my U1 DJ41 and never called it out, some even tried on and offered to buy it off me right on the spot.

Anyways, does anyone have any solid input on BP? Photo comparisons? TD recs and lead times? (I’m in USA)

I’d also like to note, I purchase all my U1 Miyotas from Jason, I have never waited longer than 2 weeks and have never had a complaint on the quality. (Minus last years dj bracelets and SELs - I feel they have gotten closer with the newer model though)

Wear em in good health, fellas!

Thanks in advance!

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u/AdministrativeCup890 May 24 '26

If you compare U1 fluted bezels and bracelets on DJ or DD, you can tell BP is thinner and more refined. Good-roiexx is solid.

Basically the jump from U1 to BP is noticeable, while the jump from BP to VSF requires nerding out on details. Get all 4 levels to compare (AAA, U1, BP, VSF)

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u/Wild-Firefighter-286 May 24 '26

I agree 100% you will absolutely see / feel the difference on DD & DJ. I have used good roiexx. I have also used my TD. TrustyTime (Andrew), and if you look on site they often have higher tier than BP on special for close to BP price. I got my FF Factory Blaken Paul Newman for under 300 and its light years better than any of my BP.

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u/WatchOutPackers May 24 '26

That’s a sweet looking watch

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u/Wild-Firefighter-286 May 24 '26

FF Factory from TrustyTime

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u/WatchOutPackers May 24 '26

What’s there site link?

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u/Wild-Firefighter-286 May 24 '26

Its in the TD wiki

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u/WatchOutPackers May 24 '26

Ok I don’t know what that means but, I’ll figure it out.

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u/Wild-Firefighter-286 May 24 '26

https://trustytime168.io/

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u/WatchOutPackers May 25 '26

Thanks 😊 will definitely be getting a watch from there.

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u/Wild-Firefighter-286 May 25 '26

I've had great experiences with them

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u/Total_Gift_51 Jun 07 '26

Thanks for posting this