DOXA SUB 600TvsUnimatic 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.

DOXA SUB 600T at true scale

SUB 600T

Unimatic Modello Cinque UT5 at true scale

Modello Cinque UT5

Diameter

40mm

36mm

Thickness

n/a

2.2mm

Water Resistance

600m

highest

300m

MSRP

$1,650

$700

lowest

Movement

n/a

Seiko VH31

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
n/a
2.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
600m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Sharkhunter B&W
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VH31
Type
n/a
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$700
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Reviews

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

DOXA SUB 600T

Owners and reviewers praise the DOXA SUB 600T for its unique, angular, brutalist design and variety of saturated dial colorways. Its tactile bezel action, improved lume over earlier models, and grippy crown are also frequently highlighted. However, the watch's case back is widely criticized for its excessive height, causing it to wear top-heavy and shift on the wrist, with some owners questioning its wearability on smaller wrists. The Sellita SW200-1 movement's 38-hour power reserve is also noted as a shortcoming by several reviewers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 600T highly for its purposeful, utilitarian aesthetic and robust build, despite concerns regarding its wearability due to the case back design.

From video reviewers

The DOXA SUB 600T's angular case design and robust brushed finish are notable features. The watch's price point is relatively high compared to its competitors. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water resistance, with one reviewer noting it's somewhat limited, while the other reviewer doesn't mention this.

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.