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Ikepod Seapod S003vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Seapod S003
IkepodSeapod S003
MSRP $1,566
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S00346mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S00340h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Seapod S003200m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Seapod S003$1,566
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Yes
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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