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Ikepod KawsvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

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Kaws
IkepodKaws
MSRP $29,700
What people say

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition for its attractive, well-made design and gorgeous dial, noting its jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern. The bezel action is smooth with a muted sound, and the case and bracelet offer a more comfortable feel than previous iterations. However, multiple owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting theirs runs slow, and consider the price too high. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and some find the case design makes the watch feel top-heavy despite wearing smaller. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined case design, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy at its price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kaws44mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
Power Reserve
Kaws40h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
Water Resistance
Kaws100m
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Kaws$29,700
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.3mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8L35
Power Reserve
40h
50h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$29,700
$3,300
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