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Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Desert Sky (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gDesert Sky (Gen3)
MSRP $550
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Sky (Gen3)38.5mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Desert Sky (Gen3)40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Desert Sky (Gen3)
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Desert Sky (Gen3)$550
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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