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Ikepod Seapod S002vsSeestern Sub 300 V4

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

Seapod S002
IkepodSeapod S002
MSRP $1,458
Sub 300 V4
SeesternSub 300 V4
MSRP $10

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S00246mm
Sub 300 V442mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S00240h
Sub 300 V441h
Water Resistance
Seapod S002200m
Sub 300 V4200m
MSRP
Seapod S002$1,458
Sub 300 V4$10

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Sandblasted
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Orange
Lume
None
Japan Lume (blue glow)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35A
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$10

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What people say

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Ikepod Seapod S002

The Ikepod Seapod S002 is praised for its unique pebble-shaped, lugless case design and appealing dial aesthetics, with one reviewer noting the bezel is easy to manipulate despite lacking knurling. It is powered by a Miyota 9039 automatic movement offering a 42-hour power reserve and a 200m depth rating. Some owners find the case bulbous and prefer a neater wear, while reviewers flag weak lume and glare from the curved sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Ikepod Seapod S002 a successful, enthusiast-oriented watch for its price, largely due to its distinctive design and appealing face.

Seestern Sub 300 V4

Owners widely praise the Seestern Sub 300 V4 for its terrific fit and finish and surprising little touches at its $179 price, noting top-notch case, dial, bezel, and crystal. The bracelet is considered nice enough for the price point, and the watch is powered by the solid and reliable Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners report that the polished sides of the case show signs of wear. Overall, owners rate the Seestern Sub 300 V4 highly for its excellent case, dial, and bezel finishing at the price.

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