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Studio Underd0g The GimletvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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The Gimlet
Studio Underd0gThe Gimlet
MSRP $1,000
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Gimlet39.5mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
The Gimlet40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
The Gimlet
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
The Gimlet$1,000
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
38.9mm
Thickness
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N52
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$335

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What people say

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Studio Underd0g The Gimlet

Studio Underd0g The Gimlet is praised for its playful, layered dial construction featuring a textured sapphire disc over a luminous base, creating depth and animation, and its comfortable 38mm case dimensions. Owners note its attractive dial color and combination, though some find the design too similar to other models and question the aesthetic of the visible dial screws. The watch utilizes a reliable, tactile Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Studio Underd0g The Gimlet highly for its unique dial construction and comfortable wearability.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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