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Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)vsVario 1918 Pilot

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Watermelon (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gWatermelon (Gen3)
MSRP $550
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Watermelon (Gen3)38.5mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Watermelon (Gen3)40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Watermelon (Gen3)
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Watermelon (Gen3)$550
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Inside
Inner
Dial Color
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$388

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What people say

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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.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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