Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Seapod S003 or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Ikepod Seapod S003 is the cheaper of the two at $1,566, against $3,000 for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a $1,434 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Seapod S003 or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Ikepod Seapod S003 wears larger at 46mm versus 42mm for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Seapod S003 or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Ikepod Seapod S003 is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ikepod Seapod S003 or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Ikepod Seapod S003.

What movement does the Ikepod Seapod S003 run compared to the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Ikepod Seapod S003 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Longines MASTER COLLECTION uses the L897.2.

Side by side

Ikepod Seapod S003vsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Ikepod Seapod S003

92-seapod-s003-francois

MSRP $1,566

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

L2.920.4.78.6

MSRP $3,000

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seapod S00346mm

MASTER COLLECTION42mm

Power Reserve

Seapod S00340h

MASTER COLLECTION72h

Water Resistance

Seapod S003200m

MASTER COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Seapod S003$1,566

MASTER COLLECTION$3,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

Yes

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

L897.2

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds, month and date by annual calendar

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,566

$3,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Longines MASTER COLLECTION

The Longines Master Collection is widely praised for its excellent value, beautiful dial execution featuring engraved Breguet numerals and snailed subdials, and classic, vintage styling. Owners and reviewers highlight its dressy and thin profile, with one owner noting its versatility as a daily wear. The Master Collection offers complications like chronographs and moon phases at competitive price points, with some finding the case finishing homogenous and the pushers to feel cheap. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, but one owner notes a broken moon phase setting mechanism requiring professional service. Water resistance is considered light at 30m, and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its dial execution and value, particularly when purchased below retail.

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