Bremont HMAF Supermarine 40mm Date Leather StrapvsUnimatic Modello Due U2-B

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Bremont HMAF Supermarine 40mm Date Leather Strap at true scale

HMAF Supermarine 40mm Date Leather Strap

Unimatic Modello Due U2-B at true scale

Modello Due U2-B

Diameter

40mm

38.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$3,950

$550

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

1 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,950
$550
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bremont HMAF Supermarine 40mm Date Leather Strap

Owners widely praise the Bremont HMAF Supermarine 40mm Date Leather Strap for its attractive design, with one owner calling it one of the coolest Bremont divers seen, appreciating its offset crown, vintage leather strap, chunky indices, and colorway. The 40mm case size is noted as a positive move by the brand, and the watch is described as handsome and stunning, offering something new. Some owners find the 40mm Supermarine wears a bit thick, though this is understood given its anti-magnetic and anti-shock features, and one user found the included silicone strap stiff. The watch features an ultra-matte grey case, a grey ceramic bezel with raised markings, and blue-emission Super-LumiNova on its handset and indices, powered by an automatic movement. On balance, owners rate the Bremont HMAF Supermarine 40mm Date Leather Strap highly for its distinctive design and the brand's finishing at its price point.

Unimatic Modello Due U2-B

Owners widely praise the Unimatic Modello Due U2-B for its unique aesthetic and quality build, with one owner rarely wearing other watches due to its appeal. The 38.5mm case is described as fitting well on a 6-foot frame. Some reviewers note a stark, brutalist design language and a UFO-like case profile. One owner questions if the stark design and Seiko NH35 movement justify the price. A criticism is leveled at the completely flat case shape, which is said to bow upward and wear poorly, with an empty bezel deemed not useful. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Unimatic Modello Due U2-B for its distinctive design and solid build quality at its price point.