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Ikepod Seapod S030vsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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Seapod S030
IkepodSeapod S030
MSRP $1,566
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S03046mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S03040h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Seapod S030100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Seapod S030$1,566
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
NE86
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$1,099

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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.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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