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Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)vsVario Futurist

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

Watermelon (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gWatermelon (Gen3)
MSRP $550
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Watermelon (Gen3)38.5mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Watermelon (Gen3)40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Watermelon (Gen3)
Futurist100m
MSRP
Watermelon (Gen3)$550
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Inside
Inner
Dial Color
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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