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Ikepod Seapod S003vsOrient Bambino Open Heart

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Seapod S003
IkepodSeapod S003
MSRP $1,566
Bambino Open Heart
OrientBambino Open Heart
MSRP $315
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.

Orient Bambino Open Heart

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Open Heart for its dressy style, clean dial, and reliable in-house F6724 automatic movement with hacking and hand-winding. Reviewers and owners highlight its value proposition, with one owner noting it remains a regular wear even after acquiring pricier watches. Some owners find the build quality and stock strap less premium, with one noting the mineral crystal is prone to scratching and another that the movement can be noisy. The 21mm lug width is cited as making strap swapping slightly more complicated. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Open Heart highly for its dressy aesthetic and in-house movement at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S00346mm
Bambino Open Heart40.5mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S00340h
Bambino Open Heart40h
Water Resistance
Seapod S003200m
Bambino Open Heart30m
MSRP
Seapod S003$1,566
Bambino Open Heart$315

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
46mm
40.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Yes
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
FT622
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$315
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