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Ikepod Seapod S003vsVaer Swiss

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Seapod S003
IkepodSeapod S003
MSRP $1,566
Swiss
VaerSwiss
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S00346mm
Swiss36mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S00340h
Swiss40h
Water Resistance
Seapod S003200m
Swiss100m
MSRP
Seapod S003$1,566
Swiss$1,099

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Swiss
Lume
Yes
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$1,099

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What people say

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Ikepod Seapod S003

The Ikepod Seapod S003 features a unique pixelated dial and applied hour plots, housing a Miyota 9039 movement. Owners note the strap can attract lint. The watch is priced at $1,795 USD, though its gripless bezel and fixed strap limit practical dive functionality. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Ikepod Seapod S003's distinctive design as its primary appeal.

Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing at the price.

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