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Ikepod Seapod S030vsAVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph

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Seapod S030
IkepodSeapod S030
MSRP $1,566
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S03046mm
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S03040h
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Seapod S030100m
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
MSRP
Seapod S030$1,566
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$280

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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.

AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph's airplane-inspired dial design and the comfortable, soft leather strap with a no-break-in clasp. However, one owner notes that the case, crown, and glass crystal fitment left much to be desired, feeling cheap, and the mineral glass is prone to scratching. The watch is considered overpriced for its features, though appealing when found on sale. On balance, owners find the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph appealing for its unique dial and comfortable strap, despite concerns about case finishing and the mineral crystal.

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