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Ikepod Seapod S002vsSternglas Merion

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Seapod S002
IkepodSeapod S002
MSRP $1,458
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S00246mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S00240h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Seapod S002200m
Merion200m
MSRP
Seapod S002$1,458
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
46mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm

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
$1,458
$701

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What people say

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Ikepod Seapod S002

The Ikepod Seapod S002 is praised for its unique pebble-shaped, lugless case design and appealing dial aesthetics, with one reviewer noting the bezel is easy to manipulate despite lacking knurling. It is powered by a Miyota 9039 automatic movement offering a 42-hour power reserve and a 200m depth rating. Some owners find the case bulbous and prefer a neater wear, while reviewers flag weak lume and glare from the curved sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Ikepod Seapod S002 a successful, enthusiast-oriented watch for its price, largely due to its distinctive design and appealing face.

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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