Side by side

Ikepod Seapod S003vsAstor + Banks Sea Ranger M2

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

Seapod S003
IkepodSeapod S003
MSRP $1,566
Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S00346mm
Sea Ranger M240mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S00340h
Sea Ranger M240h
Water Resistance
Seapod S003200m
Sea Ranger M2300m
MSRP
Seapod S003$1,566
Sea Ranger M2$1,149

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Tobacco
Lume
Yes
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$1,149

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Ikepod Seapod S003 vs Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2

The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 is widely praised for its balanced design, excellent legibility, and strong GADA (go-anywhere, do-anything) capabilities, featuring 300m water resistance and a scratch-resistant coating. Reviewers note its comfortable 40mm case size and good lume, though one source describes it as good but not great. The movement is a Sellita SW200 adjusted by the brand, with accuracy reported around ±8 seconds per day. The pre-order price is $650, with a standard price of $850. On balance, reviewers find the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 to be a compelling option due to its functional design and robust specifications.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.