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Ikepod Seapod S030vsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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Seapod S030
IkepodSeapod S030
MSRP $1,566
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S03046mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S03040h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Seapod S030100m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Seapod S030$1,566
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$3,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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