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

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Measurements
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5305 Elegant Professional Dive Watch V3-California dial

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