Bremont Waterman ApexvsUnimatic Modello Uno UT1

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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 Waterman Apex at true scale

Waterman Apex

Unimatic Modello Uno UT1 at true scale

Modello Uno UT1

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Thickness

16.5mm

2.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

500m

highest

300m

MSRP

$5,350

$780

lowest

Movement

Mechanical

Seiko VH31

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
16.5mm
2.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
16.5mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Apex II 43mm
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VH31
Type
Mechanical
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,350
$780
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Reviews

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

Bremont Waterman Apex

Owners praise the Bremont Waterman Apex for its impressive and colorful design, featuring a retro-inspired wave-patterned dial and shark fin motif. Reviewers highlight its robust build, DLC-coated case barrel, and ceramic bezel, with excellent low-light visibility from distinct blue and green Super-LumiNova glows. Some owners find Bremont watches appealing, on par with brands like Rolex, and commend the company's first-class service, though others question the pricing. The Bremont Waterman Apex is a 43mm watch with 500m water resistance and GMT functionality, powered by an automatic GMT movement. However, its 16.5mm thickness and 51mm lug-to-lug measurement make it a substantial watch not suited for smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Waterman Apex highly for its striking design and robust build quality, despite some concerns regarding its price point.

Unimatic Modello Uno UT1

The Unimatic Modello Uno UT1 is widely praised for its minimalistic, utilitarian design and rugged build, meeting MIL-STD-810H standards. Owners and reviewers highlight its clean dial, rotating timing bezel, and the Seiko VH31 mecaquartz movement, which offers quartz accuracy with a sweeping seconds hand. The case finishing, with a mix of brushed and polished elements, is noted as impressive and offering good value. Lume performance is strong, though some sources mention slight unevenness. The watch is described as a practical, durable, and versatile tool watch. Some reviewers note a lack of AR-coating on the sapphire crystal and a rigid polyurethane strap material. One owner finds the steel case finishing lacks refinement, while another finds the "faux patina" lume gimmicky. The 40mm case size is generally considered wearable, though one source notes a beefier feel on the wrist due to its size and thickness.