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Ikepod HorizonvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Horizon
IkepodHorizon
MSRP $15,120
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Horizon40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Horizon40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Horizon100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Horizon$15,120
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,120
$239

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What people say

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Ikepod Horizon

The Ikepod Horizon is praised for its unique case-in-case construction, seamless bezel integration, and floating dial, all housed within a 44mm titanium pebble-shaped case. Reviewers highlight the KAWS-designed dial featuring his signature "Chomper" teeth hour markers and the use of Sallaz polishing for a mirror finish on the case and bracelet. The watch is powered by the hand-finished KT7002 movement, based on the ETA 2892, offering a 50-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers find the Ikepod Horizon a highly collectible piece due to its distinctive design and artistic collaboration.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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