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Studio Underd0g The MimosavsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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The Mimosa
Studio Underd0gThe Mimosa
MSRP $1,000
D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Mimosa39.5mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
The Mimosa40h
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
The Mimosa
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
The Mimosa$1,000
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$399

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What people say

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Studio Underd0g The Mimosa

Studio Underd0g The Mimosa is praised for its playful, layered dial design evoking a cocktail, its comfortable 38mm cushion case, and the tactile experience of its manual-wind Sellita SW210-1 movement. Reviewers appreciate the fun collaboration and the easter egg of the textured dial, finding it fitting for the watch's playful nature, and one owner notes its 10atm water resistance rating was proven by surviving a swim. Owners and reviewers consider its $1,300 price steep for the Sellita SW210-1 movement, with some wishing for more competitive pricing or questioning if it offers the best value. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Studio Underd0g The Mimosa highly for its unique, playful dial design and comfortable wearability.

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar for its excellent value, citing features like the sapphire crystal with AR coating and its solar-powered quartz movement. The watch's great colorways, unique yet simple design, and gilt hands are frequently highlighted, contributing to its appeal as a sports or outdoors watch. However, the second-hand alignment is a common point of contention, with some owners finding it annoyingly imprecise for the $399 price point, a characteristic the brand states is within normal tolerances. The steel bracelet has also been described as disappointing with sharp edges, though alternative strap options can mitigate this. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar highly for its impressive feature set and design at its price point, despite minor criticisms regarding second-hand alignment and the stock bracelet.

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