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Ikepod Seapod S003vsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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Seapod S003
IkepodSeapod S003
MSRP $1,566
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S00346mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S00340h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Seapod S003200m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Seapod S003$1,566
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
Yes
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$3,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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