Unimatic Modello Quattro UT4-AAvsUnimatic 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.

Unimatic Modello Quattro UT4-AA at true scale

Modello Quattro UT4-AA

Unimatic Modello Cinque UT5 at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
2.8mm
2.2mm

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$610
$700
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Reviews

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Unimatic Modello Quattro UT4-AA

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.

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.

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