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Ikepod Seapod S003vsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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Seapod S003
IkepodSeapod S003
MSRP $1,566
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S00346mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S00340h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
Seapod S003200m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
Seapod S003$1,566
5 Sports Field series$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
46mm
39.4mm
Thickness
12mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.9mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Lume
Yes
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
4R34
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$450

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports Field series

The Seiko 5 Sports Field series offers an accessible explorer-style watch with a 41mm stainless steel case, 100m water resistance, and a Hardlex crystal. The Field GMT model features a caller GMT complication powered by the 4R34 movement, while the standard Field models use the 4R36 with a 41-hour power reserve. Both models include Arabic numerals coated in LumiBrite and a lumed pearl on the bezel. On balance, the Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT is a well-regarded entry-level explorer watch for its price point, despite its office-style GMT function.

From video reviewers

The prominent five-sided GMT hand enhances legibility and adds a sophisticated aesthetic to the watch. The Seiko 5 Sports Field series offers similar functionality to the Explorer 2 at a lower price, making it a valuable option. Reviewers disagree on whether it's a missed opportunity for Seiko to release this model first, with one reviewer implying it would have been a more logical addition to their lineup.

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