Massena LAB Unimatic U4S-T-SPWvsSquale Matic

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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.

Massena LAB Unimatic U4S-T-SPW at true scale

Unimatic U4S-T-SPW

Squale Matic at true scale

Matic

Diameter

40mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

51mm

Thickness

13.3mm

lowest

16mm

Water Resistance

300m

600m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$2,995

$1,595

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
13.3mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51mm
Material
Titanium
Steel
Water Resistance
300m
600m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,995
$1,595
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Reviews

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

Massena LAB Unimatic U4S-T-SPW

The Massena LAB UNIMATIC U4S-T-SPW features a 40mm titanium case with a white Cerakote coating and a meteorite dial, noted by reviewers for its visual appeal reminiscent of NASA suits. It comes with two quick-release straps and a two-watch case. The Sellita SW200-1 b automatic movement is rated at +/-12 seconds per day. Reviewers consider the €2,500 price steep, attributing the premium to the Cerakote and meteorite dial, though one owner notes a EUR 750 price point for a different configuration. Some dislike the NASA branding. Overall, reviewers find the Massena LAB UNIMATIC U4S-T-SPW visually striking for its unique dial and case finish, though the price is considered a significant factor.

Squale Matic

Owners widely praise the Squale Matic for its superb finishing and comfortable wearability, with many noting its vintage-inspired design and the 4 o'clock crown contributing to a compact feel on the wrist despite its 44mm size. Reviewers highlight the outstanding lume on the hands and the double-domed sapphire crystal as favorite features, while some owners find the bezel insert glossy and the lume on the orange indices to be almost non-existent. One owner dislikes how the oyster bracelet terminates at the springbars instead of sitting flush with the case. The Squale Matic is powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Matic highly for its robust build quality and comfortable, vintage-inspired ergonomics at its price point.