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Formex Field AutomaticvsUnimatic Modello Quattro UC4 Classic Time Only

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What people say

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Formex Field Automatic

Owners widely praise the Formex Field Automatic for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment and its comfortable wearability, especially with quick-release straps and a carbon clasp. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's legibility and depth, with one noting the Petrol Blue's great color and subtle texture. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch offers 150m water resistance and is seen as good value under $1000. Some owners desire a matching titanium bracelet and find the numeral typography less appealing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its robust, comfortable titanium construction and functional dial design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The titanium case construction and the sandwich dial are consistently praised. Reviewers noted a perceived "corner cut" and questioned the value at its price point.

Unimatic Modello Quattro UC4 Classic Time Only

The Unimatic Modello Quattro UC4 Classic Time Only features a robust 40mm black DLC case, 13.7mm to 13.9mm thick, with drilled lugs and a fixed steel bezel that balances beefiness with wearability. Reviewers note improved crown action and refinement over earlier models, with a flat sapphire crystal. Its sandwich dial reveals Super-LumiNova BG W9 beneath cut-out indexes, paired with a Seiko NH35A automatic movement. While the movement is considered robust and reliable, one reviewer expressed a preference for a Sellita caliber given the watch's heft. On balance, reviewers find the Unimatic Modello Quattro UC4 Classic Time Only to be a well-refined and wearable tool watch with a distinct military character.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Automatic40mm
Modello Quattro UC4 Classic Time Only40mm
Power Reserve
Field Automatic41h
Modello Quattro UC4 Classic Time Only
Water Resistance
Field Automatic150m
Modello Quattro UC4 Classic Time Only300m
MSRP
Field Automatic$881
Modello Quattro UC4 Classic Time Only$655

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Thickness
10.6mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Titanium
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Ash Grey
Matte black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$881
$655
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