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Ikepod Seapod S002vsGrand Seiko SBGA481

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Seapod S002
IkepodSeapod S002
MSRP $1,458
SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S00246mm
SBGA48144.5mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S00240h
SBGA48172h
Water Resistance
Seapod S002200m
SBGA481200m
MSRP
Seapod S002$1,458
SBGA481$11,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
46mm
44.5mm
Thickness
12mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$11,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

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