Which is cheaper, the Unimatic Modello Uno UC1 Classic Diver or the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

At MSRP the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $760 for the Unimatic Modello Uno UC1 Classic Diver — a $61 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Unimatic Modello Uno UC1 Classic Diver or the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

The Unimatic Modello Uno UC1 Classic Diver wears larger at 41.5mm versus 39mm for the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Unimatic Modello Uno UC1 Classic Diver or the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

The Unimatic Modello Uno UC1 Classic Diver is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto.

What movement does the Unimatic Modello Uno UC1 Classic Diver run compared to the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Unimatic Modello Uno UC1 Classic Diver uses the Seiko NH35 and the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto uses the Miyota 9015.

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Unimatic Modello Uno UC1 Classic DivervsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Unimatic Modello Uno UC1 Classic Diver

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MSRP $760

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Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

MSRP $699

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Modello Uno UC1 Classic Diver41.5mm

D5 Tropic Auto39mm

Power Reserve

Modello Uno UC1 Classic Diver—

D5 Tropic Auto—

Water Resistance

Modello Uno UC1 Classic Diver300m

D5 Tropic Auto200m

MSRP

Modello Uno UC1 Classic Diver$760

D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Dial Color

Matte black

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$760

$699

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