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Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)
Finding alternatives to

Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)

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51 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
38.5mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$550
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) is the Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition ($2,390) — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. If price is the constraint, the Casio EFB-730D at $165 (vs $550 for the Desert Sky (Gen3)) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Studio Underd0g Salmon is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Breitling Top Time Deus ($5,750) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
51 matches
Microbrand picks· 17

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Studio Underd0g Salmon
Studio Underd0gmicro
03 Series

Salmon

2 variants03 Series
39.5mm·Automatic
$1,750MSRP
—Used
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Studio Underd0g Smoked Salmon
Studio Underd0gmicro
03 Series

Smoked Salmon

Ref. 03sab-s_ea
38.5mm·Automatic
$1,750MSRP
—Used
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Duxot Accelero Automatic Chronograph Luminara Limited Edition
Duxotmicro

Accelero Automatic Chronograph Luminara Limited Edition

4 variantsAccelero Automatic
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$995MSRP
—Used
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Studio Underd0g Champagne & Caviar
Studio Underd0gmicro
03 Series

Champagne & Caviar

2 variants03 Series
39.5mm·Automatic
$1,750MSRP
—Used
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Furlan Marri Flyback
Furlan Marrimicro

Flyback

3 variantsFlyback
38mm·Manual
$3,107MSRP
—Used
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Roue TPS
Rouemicro

TPS

14 variantsSeries
40mm·Mecaquartz
$420MSRP
—Used
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Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph
Zelosmicro

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

2 variantsStarfighter
41mm·Automatic
$2,499MSRP
—Used
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Furlan Marri Mechaquartz
Furlan Marrimicro

Mechaquartz

5 variantsMechaquartz
38mm·Quartz
$661MSRP
—Used
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Nezumi Studios Tonnerre
Nezumi Studiosmicro

Tonnerre

2 variantsSeries
38mm·Mecaquartz
$423MSRP
—Used
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Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
Variomicro

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

6 variantsEmpire
38mm·Quartz
$328MSRP
—Used
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Dan Henry 1937
Dan Henrymicro

1937

4 variants1937
38mm·Quartz
$290MSRP
—Used
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Arsene Lippens Visionario
Arsene Lippensmicro

Visionario

8 variantsSeries
39.5mm·Automatic
$2,634MSRP
—Used
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Galo Novo Cruisin
Galomicro

Novo Cruisin

4 variantsNovo
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$488MSRP
—Used
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Lima Watch Kronosprinter
Lima Watchmicro

Kronosprinter

8 variantsSeries
37mm·Mecaquartz
$310MSRP
—Used
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Baltic HMS 002
Balticmicro

HMS 002

3 variantsHMS 002
38mm·Automatic
$389MSRP
—Used
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Marcks & Co. The Nizam
Marcks & Co.micro
Nizam

The Nizam

2 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic
$1,200MSRP
—Used
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Wessex Watches Peerless
Wessex Watchesmicro

Peerless

3 variantsSeries
42mm·Manual
$3,493MSRP
—Used
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Mainstream picks· 13

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition

2 variantsRallygraf
41mm·Automatic
$2,390MSRP
—Used
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Longines LONGINES TUXEDO
Longines
Tuxedo

LONGINES TUXEDO

Ref. L2.830.4.93.0
40mm·Automatic
$3,900MSRP
—Used
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Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
Yema

Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

2 variantsYachtingraf
38.5mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
—Used
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Yema Flygraf Navigator
Yema

Flygraf Navigator

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,199MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Face 2 Face III Limited Edition
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Face 2 Face III Limited Edition

44mm·Automatic
$2,995MSRP
—Used
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Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

40/42mm
8 variantsMaster Collection Moonphase
40/42mm·Automatic
$4,400MSRP
—Used
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Longines LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE
Longines
Avigation

LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

2 variantsAvigation
41mm·Automatic
$4,400MSRP
—Used
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Massena LAB Archetype 1.0
Massena LAB

Archetype 1.0

42mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
—Used
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RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
RGM Watches

Model 455 Classic Chronographs

38.2mm·Automatic
$7,950MSRP
—Used
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Massena LAB Archetype 0.0
Massena LAB

Archetype 0.0

Ref. AR-00
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
—Used
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Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.22.01.001
40mm·Manual
$9,400MSRP
—Used
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Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
Orient
ClassicAK00

AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

5 variantsAK00
42.5mm·Automatic
$450MSRP
—Used
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Citizen PCAT
Citizen
Eco-DriveAtomic Time

PCAT

3 variantsAtomic Time
43mm·Solar·200m WR
$581MSRP
—Used
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Cheaper alternatives· 9

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variantsEdifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

41.5/43mm
6 variantsEssentials
41.5/43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$265MSRP
—Used
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Orient Bambino Solar Quartz
Orient

Bambino Solar Quartz

4 variantsBambino
38.4mm·Solar
$265MSRP
—Used
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Orient Bambino Version 1
Orient

Bambino Version 1

2 variantsBambino
40mm·Automatic
$255MSRP
—Used
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Swatch Blurang
Swatch

Blurang

Ref. YIS430
42mm·Automatic
$260MSRP
—Used
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Casio GM-S5600PG
Casio
G-Shock

GM-S5600PG

38.4mm·Quartz·200m WR
$200MSRP
—Used
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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
—Used
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Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
—Used
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Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Breitling Top Time Deus
Breitling

Top Time Deus

Ref. A233101A/A834/543X/A18BA.6
41mm·Automatic
$5,750MSRP
—Used
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Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm
Omega

Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

15 variantsSpeedmaster
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,900MSRP
—Used
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Massena LAB Uni-Racer
Massena LAB
Racer

Uni-Racer

5 variantsSeries
39mm·Manual
$3,495MSRP
—Used
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,150MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

4 variantsAmerican Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H

5 variantsAmerican Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,495MSRP
—Used
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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph

39/41mm
6 variantsCarrera
39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,150MSRP
—Used
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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Broad Arrow

Ref. 86056M01LC
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,085MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono

2 variantsKhaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,445MSRP
—Used
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De Rijke & Co Amazon
De Rijke & Co
Amalfi

Amazon

4 variantsSeries
38.2mm·Automatic
$4,595MSRP
—Used
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Breitling Premier B09 Chronograph 40
Breitling

Premier B09 Chronograph 40

3 variantsPremier
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$9,950MSRP
—Used
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Zenith Chronomaster Sport
Zenith

Chronomaster Sport

4 variantsChronomaster Sport
41mm·100m WR
$12,300MSRP
—Used
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