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Ikepod Seapod S003vsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Seapod S003
IkepodSeapod S003
MSRP $1,566
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, solid build, and comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of its matte black dial, excellent lume, and cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest. The 4R36 movement is noted for hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and the bezel action is described as smooth and precise. Some owners find the watch to be a legitimate tool with a fair price, while others describe it as big, thick, and heavy, uncomfortable for smaller wrists, though this is subjective as one owner found the size perfect. The solar quartz movement is also highlighted as a collection-worthy feature. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional value and comfortable, classic design.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S00346mm
Prospex Sea42mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S00340h
Prospex Sea72h
Water Resistance
Seapod S003200m
Prospex Sea300m
MSRP
Seapod S003$1,566
Prospex Sea

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.6mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
Yes
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R54
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
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