Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Seapod S030 or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $1,566 for the Ikepod Seapod S030 — a $1,141 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Seapod S030 or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Ikepod Seapod S030 wears larger at 46mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 6mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Ikepod Seapod S030 run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Ikepod Seapod S030 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Ikepod Seapod S030vsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Ikepod Seapod S030

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MSRP $1,566

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seapod S03046mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Seapod S03040h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Seapod S030100m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Seapod S030$1,566

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Dollar Diver

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,566

$425

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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.

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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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