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Ikepod Megapod M303vsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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Megapod M303
IkepodMegapod M303
MSRP $1,458
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M30346mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M30340h
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Megapod M30350m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Megapod M303$1,458
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46mm
38.5mm
Thickness
17mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Gold
Platinum
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
84h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458

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What people say

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Ikepod Megapod M303

The Ikepod Megapod M303 is noted for its distinctive, artistic design and pebble-like 46mm steel case that wears smaller due to its lack of traditional lugs. It features an hourglass-shaped seconds hand and orange luminous hands for legibility, powered by a reliable Miyota 9039 automatic movement. A black silicone strap is considered less ideal than rubber or fluoroelastomer. One owner reported minor, unnoticeable marks on the case and back of a gold dots variant. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Ikepod Megapod M303's unique aesthetic and surprisingly wearable case shape at its $1,490 price point.

Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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