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Ikepod Seapod S030vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Seapod S030
IkepodSeapod S030
MSRP $1,566
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S03046mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S03040h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Seapod S030100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Seapod S030$1,566
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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