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Ikepod SeaslugvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Seaslug
IkepodSeaslug
MSRP $540
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seaslug40mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Seaslug40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Seaslug100m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Seaslug$540
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$399

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What people say

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Ikepod Seaslug

Owners note the Ikepod Seaslug's proprietary lugless straps are limited to black, green, and orange silicone, with metal bracelets being rare and expensive. One enthusiast suggests a reissue should increase water resistance to at least 200M for improved dive functionality. On balance, owners find the Ikepod Seaslug's strap options and water resistance to be areas for potential improvement.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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