2023 Studio Underd0g 01 Series Chronograph Desert Sky

Here we have a 2023 Studio Underd0g 01 Series Chronograph Desert Sky, featuring a 38.5mm polished-and-brushed stainless steel case. The elegant tapered curved lugs have a lug-to-lug length of 45mm and a case thickness of 14mm, giving the watch an impressive wrist presence. On the right side are a signed crown and the square chronograph pushers. The bevel-edged, polished smooth bezel holds a double-domed sapphire crystal above the striking Desert Sky dial. Made up of 2 layers: a satin sandblasted base layer and a coarse-textured light blue centre layer that graduates from a pale blue in the centre to a slightly darker outer edge. An outer Tachymetre is precisely printed against the tan-coloured layer.  The hour indexes are black pips; at 3 o’clock, a ‘Big Eye’ 30-minute register made up of varied hues of tan-coloured segments and a black stick hand; at 9 o’clock, the small second register in pale blue with a concentric circular pattern. The slender sword hands are filled with Super-LumiNova, complemented by an orange-tipped chronograph hand. Text is precisely applied with the bold Studio Underd0g motif sitting proudly off-centre. The combination of colour and textures makes this Bi-Compax ST-1901 a pleasure to wear. On the reverse is a screw-down exhibition sapphire crystal case back. Inside a Manually Wound Seagull Cal. ST-1901 is a true workhorse of a movement that uses the technical drawings of the Swiss Venus calibre 175, but is made in China. Its simple decoration adds interest to both the front and back of this watch. It comes paired with its original 20mm The Strap Tailor strap and signed pin buckle. This watch is sold with its original Studio Underd0g box, travel pouch and paperwork.

This watch is sold with its original Studio Underd0g box, travel pouch and paperwork. It comes paired with its original 20mm The Strap Tailor strap and signed pin buckle. The watch is from Circa. 2023 and is sold in worn condition, but overall, it is in very fair condition, as you can see from the photos. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.

As the owner of multiple Studio Underd0g 01 Series Chronographs, I can say they are fantastic and fun watches for the money and truly bring a smile to your face as you wear them. It is great to see the brand doing so well, and it is a testament to the fact that this industry can be so serious, and there is room for fun and to remind ourselves that we don't have to take ourselves so seriously. I would snap this up today!

Reference : 01DST
Movement : Manually Wound Seagull ST19
Age : Circa. 2023
Year : 2023
Case Size : 38.5mm
Case Thickness : 14mm
Lug to Lug : 45mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Richard Benc, the founder of Studio Underd0g, studied product design at the University of Nottingham. He then spent over five years in the watch industry, contributing to numerous designs. The brand concept, Studio Underd0g, was founded in March 2020, whilst the UK was still under lockdown due to COVID-19. A funky design and colour combination was the way to go. The brand was officially launched in March 2021. The brand name came about as he saw himself as a small fish in a large sea with much bigger ideas and aspirations. He replaced the small “o” in Underdog with a “0”, which is now part of their brand identity. Inspired, he created a fun, playful watch, using colour, textures, and design cues to make it stand out from the crowd. Releasing three series of watches, as well as some special additions, each with its own unique design. 01Series is a selection of two pusher chronographs with quirky colourful dials, 02Series is a selection of colourful lumed dial, field style watches, and 03Series is monopusher chronographs. The special additions include collaborations with brands such as Moser & Cie and Fears, partnerships with perpétuel Gallery Dubai and Andrew McUtchen, and multiple models and unique pieces sold, with proceeds going to multiple charity organisations. Working together with the British company, The Strap Tailor. In 2026, Studio Underd0g acquired the Horologium workshop. The renamed D0ghouse brings in-house production, assembly, and testing to British shores to meet increased output.