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Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Desert Sky (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gDesert Sky (Gen3)
MSRP $550
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Sky (Gen3)38.5mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Desert Sky (Gen3)40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Desert Sky (Gen3)
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Desert Sky (Gen3)$550
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$1,799

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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