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Ikepod Seapod S003vsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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Seapod S003
IkepodSeapod S003
MSRP $1,566
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S00346mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S00340h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Seapod S003200m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Seapod S003$1,566
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel
Lume
Yes
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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