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Studio Underd0g The GimletvsZelos Swordfish 3

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The Gimlet
Studio Underd0gThe Gimlet
MSRP $1,000
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Gimlet39.5mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
The Gimlet40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
The Gimlet
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
The Gimlet$1,000
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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