Which is cheaper, the Unimatic Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only or the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

At MSRP the Unimatic Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only is the cheaper of the two at $655, against $699 for the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto — a $44 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Unimatic Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only or the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Unimatic Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Unimatic Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only or the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

The Unimatic Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto.

What movement does the Unimatic Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only run compared to the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Unimatic Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only uses the Seiko NH35 and the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto uses the Miyota 9015.

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Unimatic Modello Due UC2 Classic Time OnlyvsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Unimatic Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only

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MSRP $655

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Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

MSRP $699

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only38mm

D5 Tropic Auto39mm

Power Reserve

Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only—

D5 Tropic Auto—

Water Resistance

Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only300m

D5 Tropic Auto200m

MSRP

Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only$655

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

$655

$699

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