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Ikepod Seapod S003vsIslander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

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Seapod S003
IkepodSeapod S003
MSRP $1,566
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
IslanderIslander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
MSRP $395

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S00346mm
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S00340h
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Water Resistance
Seapod S003200m
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
MSRP
Seapod S003$1,566
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
46mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Finish
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Yes
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 2070
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$395

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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.

Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

The Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 is lauded for its appealing color and 38mm size, with owners calling it a keeper. Reviewers and owners alike praise its impressive specifications for the price and good finishing. However, some owners express a desire for a date complication, and one owner found the 38mm size too small, despite preferring smaller watches. The bezel is noted to be mineral crystal, not sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 highly for its value and wearability, with the primary praise centering on its color and compact dimensions.

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