Nubeo Orion Owner Review : Retro, aggressive and adventurous

The Nubeo Orion Automatic Space Invaders Limited Edition is a watch that is unapologetically niche. It is bold, playful and deeply rooted in retro gaming culture. This is not a watch that tries to appeal to everyone. Instead, it is very clearly made for people who like Space Invaders and who enjoy large expressive watches. In that sense, it perfectly reflects what Nubeo as a brand is known for. Specifications Model Orion Automatic Space Invaders Limited Edition Movement automatic movement Seiko NH 35A Case material stainless steel Case size 50 mm Case thickness 17,1 mm Lug with Space Invaders design elements Crystal sapphire crystal Water resistance 100m Bracelet stainless steel bracelet Clasp double secured clasp Caseback exhibition caseback with decorated rotor Limited edition yes Review The first thing that stands out about the Orion Space Invaders is its size. This is a large watch and there is no attempt to hide that. If you are familiar with Nubeo, this will not come as a surprise. Big cases and strong wrist presence are part of the brand identity. The watch feels substantial on the wrist and visually dominates it. This is very much intentional and fits the playful and bold design language. Design wise the watch leans heavily into retro territory. Space Invaders is a classic icon of early video game culture and the watch embraces that fully. The dial design is fun, colorful and instantly recognizable. If you like Space Invaders, this watch will immediately speak to you. If you do not have any connection to that theme, this watch is probably not for you. Nubeo clearly chose to fully commit to the concept rather than trying to make it universally appealing, and that honesty works in its favor. Despite the playful theme, the execution feels solid. The indices are well applied, the lume is nicely done and evenly set, and legibility remains good considering the amount of visual detail on the dial. The luminous material adds another layer of enjoyment in low light and enhances the overall character of the watch. The bracelet is another strong point. It is thick, heavy and feels very solid, yet it is comfortable on the wrist. There are no sharp edges and nothing feels uncomfortable or poorly finished. The bracelet adds to the feeling that this is a serious piece of hardware and not just a novelty watch. The only real criticism here is the clasp. The double secured clasp feels like too much and can come across as over engineered. That said, the clasp is secure and functional, and this is more a matter of personal preference than an actual flaw. On the back, the exhibition caseback reveals the automatic movement and a nicely designed rotor. The rotor design is simple but effective and fits the overall theme well. The blue accents and overall color choice work particularly well here. It is a small detail, but one that adds to the enjoyment of owning and wearing the watch. The color choice suits the Space Invaders theme very well. It reinforces the retro arcade feeling and gives the watch a strong visual identity. Combined with the large case and bold dial layout, the watch feels exactly like what it is supposed to be. In summary, the Nubeo Orion Automatic Space Invaders Limited Edition is a watch with a very clear target audience. It is big, bold, retro inspired and highly thematic. If you love Space Invaders and enjoy large watches with strong personality, this piece delivers exactly that. If you are looking for something subtle or versatile, this is not the right watch. But for fans of the theme and the brand, it is a fun, well built and visually striking watch that fully embraces its identity.