Unimatic Modello Quattro UT4-AAvsUnimatic Modello Cinque UT5

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Measurements
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Modello Quattro UT4-AA

Modello Cinque UT5
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
2.8mm
2.2mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
300m
MSRP
$610
lowest
$700
Movement
Seiko VH31
Seiko VH31
Case
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Unimatic Modello Quattro UT4-AA is praised for its rugged, no-nonsense tool watch aesthetic and its execution, with reviewers noting its familiar yet fresh design and military character enhanced by a fixed bezel and brushed finish. Owners appreciate its simple, brutalist design as a standout piece, though one owner initially found Unimatic's design overly minimalist with excessive empty dial space. The watch features a sandblasted gunmetal-coated finish and a Brinzio Green dial, with a slimmer 12.05mm case achieved with a Seiko VH31 quartz movement, making it a stylish, very wearable, and affordable option. Some owners find the strap stiff and difficult to tighten, expecting it to break in. The lugs' lack of downward curvature may cause it to sit flat on smaller or rounder wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Unimatic Modello Quattro UT4-AA highly for its rugged tool watch aesthetic and wearable, affordable quartz execution.
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.
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