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Ikepod Seapod S030vsSternglas Merion

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Seapod S030
IkepodSeapod S030
MSRP $1,566
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S03046mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S03040h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Seapod S030100m
Merion200m
MSRP
Seapod S030$1,566
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
46mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$701

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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.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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