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Ikepod Seapod S030vsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Seapod S030
IkepodSeapod S030
MSRP $1,566
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S03046mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S03040h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Seapod S030100m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Seapod S030$1,566
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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