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Studio Underd0g The MimosavsHELM Vanuatu

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The Mimosa
Studio Underd0gThe Mimosa
MSRP $1,000
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Mimosa39.5mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
The Mimosa40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
The Mimosa
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
The Mimosa$1,000
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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