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Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)vsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Desert Sky (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gDesert Sky (Gen3)
MSRP $550
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Sky (Gen3)38.5mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Desert Sky (Gen3)40h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Desert Sky (Gen3)
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Desert Sky (Gen3)$550
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$799

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What people say

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Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) for its vibrant blue dial that exhibits depth and liveliness under varying light, its fun and creative design, and its value as a mechanical chronograph. The Seagull 1901 movement provides column-wheel chronograph functionality, with one owner reporting accuracy around +6 seconds per day and satisfying chronograph pusher feel. However, the watch is criticized for a highly reflective, overly domed crystal and weak lume. Some owners find the 13.6mm thickness to be substantial. On balance, owners rate the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) highly for its engaging dial and value proposition as a mechanical chronograph.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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