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Studio Underd0g SalmonvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Salmon
Studio Underd0gSalmon
MSRP $1,750
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Salmon39.5mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Salmon40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Salmon
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Salmon$1,750
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
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
Salmon
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$935

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Studio Underd0g Salmon

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Salmon for its unique, two-layered dial inspired by salmon skin, featuring a radially brushed metallic orange-pink lower part and a coarse, silvery dégradé shimmer upper part. The watch is powered by a decorated Swiss mono pusher movement with silky smooth winding, blued screws, and anthracite bridges, which one owner finds impressive. Accuracy is reported at ±5 seconds per day. Some owners find the £1700-£1800 price point difficult, especially given styling similarities to previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Studio Underd0g Salmon highly for its distinctive dial design and well-finished, smooth-winding monopusher movement.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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