Bremont Waterman ApexvsUnimatic Modello Cinque UT5

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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 Cinque UT5 at true scale

Modello Cinque UT5

Diameter

43mm

36mm

Thickness

16.5mm

2.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

500m

highest

300m

MSRP

$5,350

$700

lowest

Movement

Mechanical

Seiko VH31

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
16.5mm
2.2mm
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
$700
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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 Cinque UT5

Owners are surprised by how much they like the Unimatic Modello Cinque UT5, with reviewers praising its 36mm case as the most wearable Unimatic yet and noting its robust construction meeting MIL-STD-810H standards. The watch features UNILIGHT hour markers and a gilt minute track, with some variants offering a vintage-military aesthetic and stonewashed Cerakote treatment. The DLC-coated steel case provides excellent scratch resistance, and the design is inspired by German industrial design. Some reviewers find the small text on the dial difficult to read, and one owner notes an inconsistent color match between dial markers and handset lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Unimatic Modello Cinque UT5 highly for its wearable 36mm case size and robust, well-executed design.