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Ikepod Seapod S003vsGrand Seiko SBGX353

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Seapod S003
IkepodSeapod S003
MSRP $1,566
SBGX353
Grand SeikoSBGX353
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seapod S00346mm
SBGX35334mm
Power Reserve
Seapod S00340h
SBGX35340h
Water Resistance
Seapod S003200m
SBGX35330m
MSRP
Seapod S003$1,566
SBGX353$4,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
Yes
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9F61
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,566
$4,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGX353

The Grand Seiko SBGX353 is widely praised for its mesmerizing "Skyflake" textured blue dial, considered by owners to be "perfect art." Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's elegant 34mm case size and the advanced 9F61 quartz movement, noting its exceptional ±10 seconds per year accuracy and precise second-hand alignment. Some owners find the dial's aesthetic appeal slightly diminished when worn compared to other options, and one owner replaced the quick-release buckle for a Hirsch clasp. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX353 highly for its exquisite dial finishing and the precision of its quartz movement at its price point.

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