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Ikepod KawsvsSeestern S456 GMT

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

Kaws
IkepodKaws
MSRP $29,700
S456 GMT
SeesternS456 GMT
MSRP $299
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Ikepod Kaws

Owners are divided on the Ikepod Kaws, with some finding its design akin to a toy watch and questioning its artistic merit, while others appreciate it specifically as a Kaws collaboration, though some still feel the execution could be improved. One owner describes the watch as having a meaningless collaboration and poor execution, looking like a toy and being terrible, while another finds the Kaws aesthetic worse on a watch. On balance, the consensus among owners is that the Ikepod Kaws is a polarizing piece, with its appeal largely dependent on individual appreciation for the Kaws artistic style.

Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S456 GMT for its exceptional value and finishing that exceeds expectations, with one owner noting its accuracy surpasses that of their Seiko 5. The dial displays a pearl-like rainbow effect. Some owners would prefer a bidirectional bezel over the current unidirectional one. The Seestern S456 GMT features an NH34 movement, a 39.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and an adjustable clasp. On balance, owners rate the Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features stunning, detailed finishing that is difficult to top. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kaws44mm
S456 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Kaws40h
S456 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
Kaws100m
S456 GMT200m
MSRP
Kaws$29,700
S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Sunray style, applied and Diamond cut Indices, C1 lume
Lume
None
C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41hh
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$29,700
$299
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