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Ikepod Seapod S030vsVaer Calendar Field

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Seapod S030
IkepodSeapod S030
MSRP $1,566
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S03046mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S03040h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
Seapod S030100m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Seapod S030$1,566
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$189

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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.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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