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Studio Underd0g The MimosavsVaer Tradition

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

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Mimosa39.5mm
Tradition36mm
Power Reserve
The Mimosa40h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
The Mimosa
Tradition100m
MSRP
The Mimosa$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 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 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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