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Ikepod Seapod S003vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Seapod S003
IkepodSeapod S003
MSRP $1,566
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S00346mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S00340h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Seapod S003200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Seapod S003$1,566
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
35mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Ivory
Lume
Yes
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$795

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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