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Ikepod Seaslug S01vsLorier Hydra SIII

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Seaslug S01
IkepodSeaslug S01
MSRP $5,859
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seaslug S0139mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Seaslug S0140h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Seaslug S01100m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Seaslug S01$5,859
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,859
$699

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What people say

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Ikepod Seaslug S01

The Ikepod Seaslug S01 is widely praised for its unique, enthusiast-oriented design and UFO-style, lugless case, with owners reporting it is well-made and a favorite timepiece that garners attention. Reviewers appreciate the Miyota 9039 movement and seamlessly integrated bezel at its price point. Some owners find the 100-meter water resistance insufficient for a dive watch, and one reviewer notes the blue lume is on the weaker side. The proprietary strap system requires OEM or DIY adaptation, and replacement straps can be scarce and costly. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Ikepod Seaslug S01 highly for its distinctive aesthetic and value.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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