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Studio Underd0g The GimletvsVaer Tradition

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The Gimlet
Studio Underd0gThe Gimlet
MSRP $1,000
Tradition
VaerTradition
MSRP $179

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Gimlet39.5mm
Tradition36mm
Power Reserve
The Gimlet40h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
The Gimlet
Tradition100m
MSRP
The Gimlet$1,000
Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
36mm
Thickness
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Tan

Movement

1 specs
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$179

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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.

Vaer Tradition

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its wearable 36mm size, fitting smaller wrists well and offering a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its excellent finishing, smooth screw-down crown, and bright lume. However, some owners express dissatisfaction with the stainless steel bracelet's end links, finding them awkward, and one owner reported receiving the wrong size watch. A few users noted dust inside their watches, and the single-domed sapphire crystal's reflectivity was a point of criticism for one owner, while another found the "American Assembly" text awkward. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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