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Ikepod Seapod S030vsAstor + Banks Fortitude Lite

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Seapod S030
IkepodSeapod S030
MSRP $1,566
Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S03046mm
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S03040h
Fortitude Lite40h
Water Resistance
Seapod S030100m
Fortitude Lite200m
MSRP
Seapod S030$1,566
Fortitude Lite$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
46mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Maíz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$650

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What people say

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Ikepod Seapod S030

The Ikepod Seapod S030 is praised for its refined, enthusiast-oriented design and unique pebble shape, featuring a sandwich dial with 3D colored hour markers. It houses a Miyota 9039 automatic movement and offers a 200m depth rating, all within a 46mm steel case for just over $1,600 USD. Reviewers note the lume is weak and the seconds hand lacks lume, while the bezel is unknurled. On balance, reviewers find the Ikepod Seapod S030 a successful and affordable timepiece with a unique design.

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is praised for its reduced 10.9mm thickness and redesigned lugs that turn down, along with the removal of the date complication. One owner finds the white dial Fortitude Lite a good watch but not worth $650, suggesting better value from other brands, while another simply states it looks better than a specific alternative. Overall, owners praise the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite for its wearability due to its thinner case and redesigned lugs.

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