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Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Desert Sky (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gDesert Sky (Gen3)
MSRP $550
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Sky (Gen3)38.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Desert Sky (Gen3)40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Desert Sky (Gen3)
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Desert Sky (Gen3)$550
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$328

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What people say

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Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) for its vibrant blue dial that exhibits depth and liveliness under varying light, its fun and creative design, and its value as a mechanical chronograph. The Seagull 1901 movement provides column-wheel chronograph functionality, with one owner reporting accuracy around +6 seconds per day and satisfying chronograph pusher feel. However, the watch is criticized for a highly reflective, overly domed crystal and weak lume. Some owners find the 13.6mm thickness to be substantial. On balance, owners rate the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) highly for its engaging dial and value proposition as a mechanical chronograph.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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