Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Seapod S030 or the Tissot Tradition?

At MSRP the Tissot Tradition is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $1,566 for the Ikepod Seapod S030 — a $1,116 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Seapod S030 or the Tissot Tradition?

The Ikepod Seapod S030 wears larger at 46mm versus 42mm for the Tissot Tradition — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Seapod S030 or the Tissot Tradition?

The Ikepod Seapod S030 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Tissot Tradition.

What movement does the Ikepod Seapod S030 run compared to the Tissot Tradition?

The Ikepod Seapod S030 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Tissot Tradition runs a quartz.

Side by side

Ikepod Seapod S030vsTissot Tradition

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

Ikepod Seapod S030

212-seapod-30th-anniversary

MSRP $1,566

Tissot Tradition

t0636103603800

MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seapod S03046mm

Tradition42mm

Power Reserve

Seapod S03040h

Tradition40h

Water Resistance

Seapod S030100m

Tradition30m

MSRP

Seapod S030$1,566

Tradition$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

Roman and indexes

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

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.

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Tissot Tradition

Owners widely praise the Tissot Tradition for its comfortable wearability, specifically citing its 7.5mm slim case. One owner found the Tissot Tradition served him well after his first watch broke. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Tradition highly for its slim and comfortable case design.

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