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Studio Underd0g Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)vsZelos Helmsman 3

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Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gMint Choc Chip (Gen3)
MSRP $550
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)38.5mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)$550
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Standard
SS - Frost

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$529

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What people say

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Studio Underd0g Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)

Owners and reviewers praise the Studio Underd0g Mint Choc Chip (Gen3) for its unique, visually striking design, featuring an asymmetrical dial, textured two-tone finish, orange chrono hand tips, and chocolate chip hour markers, all housed in a comfortable 38.5mm case with a hand-winding SeaGull ST-1901 movement and a goat-skin strap. Some owners, however, find the watch overpriced for its movement and dial quality, and a few feel it appears toy-like on larger wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Studio Underd0g Mint Choc Chip (Gen3) for its distinctive aesthetic and comfortable wear, despite some reservations about price and perceived scale.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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