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Ikepod Seapod S030vsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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Seapod S030
IkepodSeapod S030
MSRP $1,566
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S03046mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S03040h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
Seapod S030100m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
Seapod S030$1,566
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
38.6mm
Thickness
12mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$11,600

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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 SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

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