Nezumi Studios CorbeauvsSwatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury

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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.

Nezumi Studios Corbeau at true scale

Corbeau

Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury at true scale

MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

47.3mm

Thickness

12.8mm

lowest

13.3mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

MSRP

$423

$300

lowest

Movement

Seiko VK63

Quartz

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.75mm
13.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Bioceramic
Finish
n/a
Deep gray Bioceramic
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Bio-sourced material
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
n/a
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$423
$300
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Nezumi Studios Corbeau

Owners widely praise the Nezumi Studios Corbeau for its retro, mil-spec-inspired design, vibrant color palette, and comfortable 40mm wearability, noting the solid build and good fit and finish for the price. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate the reliable Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement and the watch's value. Some owners find the 50m water resistance a limitation, and one owner criticized the chronograph hand's reset position being off by four minutes. On balance, the Nezumi Studios Corbeau is highly regarded by owners and reviewers for its fun, retro aesthetic and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The Nezumi Corbeau V2 features an improved dial and handset. Reviewers noted a desire for brighter lume and increased water resistance.

Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury

Owners widely praise the Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury for its appealing space history theme and lightweight feel, with one owner specifically enjoying its gray strap. However, some owners express disappointment with the build quality relative to the retail price, with one noting tempered expectations are necessary for a Swatch product. Concerns have also been raised about the watch feeling too large with insufficient visual contrast, and the materials being described as "icky" by one owner, who also found the strap quality to be poor despite liking its appearance. Overall, owners rate the Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury positively for its thematic appeal and light wearability, tempered by significant concerns regarding its perceived build quality for the price.