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Ikepod Seapod S002vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Seapod S002
IkepodSeapod S002
MSRP $1,458
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S00246mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S00240h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Seapod S002200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Seapod S002$1,458
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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