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Seiko Prospex SeavsUnimatic Modello Quattro UC4 Classic Time Only

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent lume, robust build, and value, with many highlighting the comfortable 4 o'clock crown and reliable movements. Reviewers note impressive case finishing and attractive dials, with specific models lauded for their gradient blue designs and smooth bezel actions. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +9 seconds/day after demagnetization, while others find the watches to be good first "proper" watches. Some owners find the stock rubber straps uncomfortable or the overall size substantial on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its combination of strong dive watch functionality and appealing design 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

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea41mm
Modello Quattro UC4 Classic Time Only40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea70h
Modello Quattro UC4 Classic Time Only
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
Modello Quattro UC4 Classic Time Only300m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$900
Modello Quattro UC4 Classic Time Only$655

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Matte black
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Seiko NH35A (automatic)
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$655
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