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Ikepod Megapod M303vsGrand Seiko SBGX359

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Megapod M303
IkepodMegapod M303
MSRP $1,458
SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M30346mm
SBGX35933mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M30340h
SBGX35940h
Water Resistance
Megapod M30350m
SBGX359100m
MSRP
Megapod M303$1,458
SBGX359

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46mm
33mm
Thickness
17mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9F51
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458

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What people say

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Ikepod Megapod M303

The Ikepod Megapod M303 is noted for its distinctive, artistic design and pebble-like 46mm steel case that wears smaller due to its lack of traditional lugs. It features an hourglass-shaped seconds hand and orange luminous hands for legibility, powered by a reliable Miyota 9039 automatic movement. A black silicone strap is considered less ideal than rubber or fluoroelastomer. One owner reported minor, unnoticeable marks on the case and back of a gold dots variant. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Ikepod Megapod M303's unique aesthetic and surprisingly wearable case shape at its $1,490 price point.

Grand Seiko SBGX359

The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm stainless steel case and offering ±10 seconds per year accuracy. Reviewers highlight the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial and 100 meters of water resistance. However, it comes with a US$3,200 price tag, representing a $500 increase over prior 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its compact dimensions and precise quartz movement at the specified price point.

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