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Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)vsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Watermelon (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gWatermelon (Gen3)
MSRP $550
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Watermelon (Gen3)38.5mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Watermelon (Gen3)40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Watermelon (Gen3)
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Watermelon (Gen3)$550
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inside
Inner
Dial Color
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$679

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What people say

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Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3) for its fun, entrepreneurial, and affordable nature, with a design described as "Bauhaus meets Bugs Bunny." However, some find its colors a love-it-or-hate-it feature and others perceive the overall quality and finishing as a tier below comparable watches. Accuracy figures are not specified, but one owner found the watch too thick for their taste. The chronograph function has been noted as potentially sticky or jumpy. On balance, owners are divided on the Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3), with opinions split between its unique design and perceived value for money.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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