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Ikepod Seapod S003vsHemel HFT20

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Seapod S003
IkepodSeapod S003
MSRP $1,566
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S00346mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S00340h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
Seapod S003200m
HFT20100m
MSRP
Seapod S003$1,566
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Yes
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$450

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What people say

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Ikepod Seapod S003

The Ikepod Seapod S003 features a unique pixelated dial and applied hour plots, housing a Miyota 9039 movement. Owners note the strap can attract lint. The watch is priced at $1,795 USD, though its gripless bezel and fixed strap limit practical dive functionality. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Ikepod Seapod S003's distinctive design as its primary appeal.

Hemel HFT20

The Hemel HFT20 Chronograph is praised for its legible matte black dial, sapphire crystal, and the satisfying sweep of its chronograph hand, powered by the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement. Reviewers note its convenient wearability, with a 42mm case that wears well due to its 49mm lug-to-lug measurement, and a comfortable, well-made leather strap. However, its 16mm thickness is considered slightly more than ideal for the movement, and the chronograph minutes sub-dial does not precisely jump. Overall, reviewers find the Hemel HFT20 to be an accessible and modern interpretation of vintage designs, offering good value at $449.

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