IXDAO 5305 Elegant Professional Dive Watch V3-California dialvsUnimatic Modello Quattro U4S-WMB

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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.

IXDAO 5305 Elegant Professional Dive Watch V3-California dial at true scale

5305 Elegant Professional Dive Watch V3-California dial

Unimatic Modello Quattro U4S-WMB at true scale

Modello Quattro U4S-WMB

Diameter

39.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

12.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$259

lowest

$1,660

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$259
$1,660
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Reviews

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IXDAO 5305 Elegant Professional Dive Watch V3-California dial

Owners widely report issues with bezel alignment on the IXDAO 5305 Elegant Professional Dive Watch V3-California dial, with one owner deeming it within acceptable limits for mass production while another kept the watch due to its value despite the misalignment. Some owners note looser tolerances can be expected from watches on certain platforms, and one owner found uneven finishing on case sides. One owner swapped the stock Milanese bracelet due to clasp concerns, though another reported no bezel backplay. Overall, owners find the IXDAO 5305 Elegant Professional Dive Watch V3-California dial offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control inconsistencies.

Unimatic Modello Quattro U4S-WMB

The Unimatic Modello Quattro U4S-WMB is praised for its familiar yet fresh minimalist design with a sturdy 40mm case and brushed finish that fits its military character. Reviewers note it is slightly thicker than the Modello Uno due to a thicker sapphire crystal and a fixed bezel. One source mentions an average accuracy of +/-12 seconds per day for a variant with the Sellita SW200-1 b movement. On balance, reviewers find the Unimatic Modello Quattro U4S-WMB appealing for its design and build, though some desire a smaller case size and note a lack of distinction compared to other models.

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