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Ikepod Seapod S030vsOrient Esteem II

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Seapod S030
IkepodSeapod S030
MSRP $1,566
Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285
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.

Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S03046mm
Esteem II41mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S03040h
Esteem II40h
Water Resistance
Seapod S030100m
Esteem II50m
MSRP
Seapod S030$1,566
Esteem II$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
FT622
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$285
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