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Ikepod Seapod S003vsBoldr Safari

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Seapod S003
IkepodSeapod S003
MSRP $1,566
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S00346mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S00340h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Seapod S003200m
Safari200m
MSRP
Seapod S003$1,566
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
46mm
40mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver Fox
Lume
Yes
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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