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Ikepod Seapod S030vsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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Seapod S030
IkepodSeapod S030
MSRP $1,566
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S03046mm
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S03040h
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Seapod S030100m
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
MSRP
Seapod S030$1,566
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Champagne

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6B24
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$450

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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.

Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

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