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Studio Underd0g The GimletvsHELM Vanuatu

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The Gimlet
Studio Underd0gThe Gimlet
MSRP $1,000
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Gimlet39.5mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
The Gimlet40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
The Gimlet
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
The Gimlet$1,000
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$285

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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