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Ikepod Seapod S003vsChristopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

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Seapod S003
IkepodSeapod S003
MSRP $1,566
C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S00346mm
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S00340h
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Water Resistance
Seapod S003200m
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
MSRP
Seapod S003$1,566
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43.7mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Yes
SLN Grade X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$1,375

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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.

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 for its COSC-certified accuracy and clean British-military aesthetic, with many highlighting its balanced wearability and cool, ultra-legible mid-century design. The gorgeous domed crystal and the MOD badge on the caseback are noted as charming details. Some owners find the 38mm case size potentially too small for larger wrists, while others question its claimed military heritage. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW200 COSC movement with a 38-hour power reserve and features Grade X1 Super-LumiNova on its matte black dial. Overall, the consensus is that the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 is highly regarded for its character and COSC-certified accuracy.

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