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Studio Underd0g The MimosavsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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The Mimosa
Studio Underd0gThe Mimosa
MSRP $1,000
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Mimosa39.5mm
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Power Reserve
The Mimosa40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
The Mimosa
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
The Mimosa$1,000
Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
40.2mm
Thickness
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N52
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$265

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What people say

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Studio Underd0g The Mimosa

Studio Underd0g The Mimosa is praised for its playful, layered dial design evoking a cocktail, its comfortable 38mm cushion case, and the tactile experience of its manual-wind Sellita SW210-1 movement. Reviewers appreciate the fun collaboration and the easter egg of the textured dial, finding it fitting for the watch's playful nature, and one owner notes its 10atm water resistance rating was proven by surviving a swim. Owners and reviewers consider its $1,300 price steep for the Sellita SW210-1 movement, with some wishing for more competitive pricing or questioning if it offers the best value. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Studio Underd0g The Mimosa highly for its unique, playful dial design and comfortable wearability.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

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