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Ikepod Seapod SOO3vsGruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

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Seapod SOO3
IkepodSeapod SOO3
MSRP $1,369
Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod SOO346mm
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Power Reserve
Seapod SOO340h
Vanguard Weathered42h
Water Resistance
Seapod SOO3100m
Vanguard Weathered100m
MSRP
Seapod SOO3$1,369
Vanguard Weathered$790

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Weathered

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Forged Carbon
Lume
Yes
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,369
$790

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What people say

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Ikepod Seapod SOO3

The Ikepod Seapod SOO3 is lauded for its symmetrical, time-only dial and unique, lugless case design that enhances wearability despite its 46mm size. Reviewers note the lume is less potent than desired, and the hands could be larger for improved legibility. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, which offers 200m water resistance, though its gripless bezel and fixed strap reduce its practicality for actual diving. On balance, reviewers highlight the Ikepod Seapod SOO3 as a design-forward piece with a distinctive aesthetic.

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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