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Seiko CouturavsStudio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Seiko Coutura

Owners widely praise the Seiko Coutura for its wear-resistant metal treatments, with one reporting minimal scratching after six years. The solar perpetual calendar and radio-controlled accuracy are noted as appealing features, alongside its attractive aesthetic and quality for the price. However, some find the design too busy, gaudy, or not suitable for daily wear, with mixed opinions on the proprietary bracelet. One owner flagged the solar power reserve as problematic, requiring constant light exposure. Overall, owners appreciate the Seiko Coutura for its functional solar and radio-controlled movement and durable build, despite some polarizing design elements.

Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3) for its fun, entrepreneurial, and affordable nature, with a design described as "Bauhaus meets Bugs Bunny." However, some find its colors a love-it-or-hate-it feature and others perceive the overall quality and finishing as a tier below comparable watches. Accuracy figures are not specified, but one owner found the watch too thick for their taste. The chronograph function has been noted as potentially sticky or jumpy. On balance, owners are divided on the Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3), with opinions split between its unique design and perceived value for money.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Coutura42mm
Watermelon (Gen3)38.5mm
Power Reserve
Coutura
Watermelon (Gen3)40h
Water Resistance
Coutura100m
Watermelon (Gen3)
MSRP
Coutura$550
Watermelon (Gen3)$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and Polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inside
Indices
Applied
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
8T63
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
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