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Ikepod Seapod SOO3vsVaer Atlas

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Seapod SOO3
IkepodSeapod SOO3
MSRP $1,369
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod SOO346mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Seapod SOO340h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Seapod SOO3100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Seapod SOO3$1,369
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Cream
Lume
Yes
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,369
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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