Studio Underd0g Smoked SalmonvsTrafford Watch Co Crossroads

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Smoked Salmon's clean, elegant design and unique appeal, with some appreciating its simple, unbranded look and others noting its conversation-starting ability. The watch features a two-layered, metallic salmon-skin-inspired dial housed in a 38.5mm stainless steel case. It is powered by a Swiss-made Sellita SW510 M MP b monopusher chronograph movement, with advertised accuracy of ±5 seconds per day. Some owners find the £1700/€1,800 price point high, and one owner noted a "raised glass fishbowl over the dial." Overall, owners rate the Studio Underd0g Smoked Salmon highly for its unique dial design and conversation-starting appeal.

Owners widely praise the Trafford Watch Co Crossroads for its unique and unconventional case shape, dial execution, and overall design, often described as classy and evoking a 70s or scholarly vibe. The watch features a 36x38mm case with a 46mm lug-to-lug, which owners report wears like a 40mm round watch and is just under 11mm thick. Specific design elements frequently highlighted include polished lugs, an overlapping bezel, a concave crystal, and contrasting second hands, with some noting subtle case side finishing and a hardened case coating. The Miyota 9039 movement is reported to keep excellent time, with one owner seeing +/- 5 seconds per day accuracy. Some owners note a minor, light-dependent imperfection on the case near the 8 o'clock position. The 5ATM water resistance is considered a limitation for swimming. While brand owner responsiveness is generally praised, some potential buyers experienced difficulty reaching the brand via Instagram.