# UFO-Inspired Dive Watches IKEPOD Has Launched the New 'Seapod Diver' Timepiece Collection By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-09-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seapod-diver References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/9/ikepod-seapod-diver-watch-release) & [ikepod](https://ikepod.com/en/) Luxury watchmaker IKEPOD has unveiled the 'Seapod Diver,' a new line of [UFO-shaped timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceone-worldtimer) designed by Habrice Gonet. These atypical luxury watches will be the first live version of the brand's popular pod-like model. They will be released in three colors: blue, black, and black and silver. Sticking with the brand's iconic rounded shape, the 'Seapod Diver' mixes elements of the 1996 'Seaslug' with the popular 'Duopod' and 'Megapod' models. Completely lug-free, this sleek watch comes in at 46mm and is equipped with [clear dive markers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolbrook-skindiver-automatic-watch), a screw-down crown, and a classic, 12-hour rotating bezel. In addition, the watch is entirely water-resistant up to 200m and it is powered by a '[Miyota 9039](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantomx)' allowing for exceptional automatic movement. Image Credit: Ikepod ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ufo-inspired Timepieces:** Opportunity for luxury brands to innovate by designing unconventional timepieces. - **Pod-shaped Watches:** Opportunity for watch manufacturers to create pod shapes that are aesthetic, functional, and sustainable without compromising on luxury watch performance. - **Water Resistant Watches:** Opportunity for watchmakers to improve the water resistance of watches with automatic movements. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Watches:** Luxury watchbrands can consider creating unique timepieces that resonate with the trends of unconventional watch shapes for innovative design. - **Swiss Watch Manufacturing Industry:** There is potential for Swiss watch manufacturers to capitalize on the trend of unconventional watch shapes, creating new designs while maintaining Swiss craftsmanship. - **Dive Watch Industry:** Dive watch brands can invest in creating watches with higher water resistance for deeper dives, while incorporating unique designs inspired by innovative and unconventional design trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Masterful Ceramic Diver Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panerai-submersible-elux-labid.md) - [Ultra-Rugged Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spd-x-ares-diver1-mission-timer.md) - [Minimalist Deep Sea Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-prodiver-modello-uno.md) - [Accessible Feature-Rich Diver Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undone-aquadeep-dive-watch.md) - [Modernized Retro Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolbrook-skindiver-wt-watch.md) - [Demure Designer Dive Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolbrook-skindiver-automatic-watch.md) - [Postmodern Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodus-sector-dive.md) - [Summery Oceanic Dive Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-prosper-heritage.md) - [Bioluminescent Oceanic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-extreme-diver-topper-edition.md)