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Ikepod Seapod S003vsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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Seapod S003
IkepodSeapod S003
MSRP $1,566
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S00346mm
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S00340h
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Seapod S003200m
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
MSRP
Seapod S003$1,566
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Champagne
Lume
Yes
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6B24
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

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.

Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

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