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Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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

Watermelon (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gWatermelon (Gen3)
MSRP $550
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Watermelon (Gen3)38.5mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Watermelon (Gen3)40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Watermelon (Gen3)
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Watermelon (Gen3)$550
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inside
Inner
Dial Color
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$239

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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