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Studio Underd0g The GimletvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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The Gimlet
Studio Underd0gThe Gimlet
MSRP $1,000
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Gimlet39.5mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
The Gimlet40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
The Gimlet
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
The Gimlet$1,000
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
37mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$428

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What people say

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Studio Underd0g The Gimlet

Studio Underd0g The Gimlet is praised for its playful, layered dial construction featuring a textured sapphire disc over a luminous base, creating depth and animation, and its comfortable 38mm case dimensions. Owners note its attractive dial color and combination, though some find the design too similar to other models and question the aesthetic of the visible dial screws. The watch utilizes a reliable, tactile Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Studio Underd0g The Gimlet highly for its unique dial construction and comfortable wearability.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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