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Ikepod Seapod S030vsAstor + Banks Chrono

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Seapod S030
IkepodSeapod S030
MSRP $1,566
Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S03046mm
Chrono44mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S03040h
Chrono40h
Water Resistance
Seapod S030100m
Chrono100m
MSRP
Seapod S030$1,566
Chrono$575

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 5050.B
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$575

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What people say

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Ikepod Seapod S030

The Ikepod Seapod S030 is praised for its refined, enthusiast-oriented design and unique pebble shape, featuring a sandwich dial with 3D colored hour markers. It houses a Miyota 9039 automatic movement and offers a 200m depth rating, all within a 46mm steel case for just over $1,600 USD. Reviewers note the lume is weak and the seconds hand lacks lume, while the bezel is unknurled. On balance, reviewers find the Ikepod Seapod S030 a successful and affordable timepiece with a unique design.

Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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