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Ikepod Seapod S030vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Seapod S030
IkepodSeapod S030
MSRP $1,566
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S03046mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S03040h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Seapod S030100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Seapod S030$1,566
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$239

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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