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Ikepod Megapod M002vsIkepod Chronopod C001

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Megapod M002
IkepodMegapod M002
MSRP $1,458
Chronopod C001
IkepodChronopod C001
MSRP $853

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M00246mm
Chronopod C00144mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M00240h
Chronopod C00140h
Water Resistance
Megapod M00250m
Chronopod C00150m
MSRP
Megapod M002$1,458
Chronopod C001$853

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
44mm
Thickness
17mm
12mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko VK63
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$853

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What people say

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Ikepod Megapod M002

The Ikepod Megapod M002 is praised for its unique design and comfortable wearability, with owners noting it wears smaller than its 46mm case size due to its lugless, pebble-like shape. Legibility is good, aided by generous Super-LumiNova, and it is powered by a Miyota 9039 automatic movement. Some find the considerable size limits wearability for wrists under 44mm. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Ikepod Megapod M002 for its distinctive design and surprisingly comfortable wearability despite its substantial dimensions.

Ikepod Chronopod C001

The Ikepod Chronopod C001 is praised for its exceptional case finishing and unique, design-driven aesthetic, offering significant dial depth for its price. Owners find it comfortable despite its 44mm size, with one noting it as a welcome return for the brand. However, some question its value at $340, citing the quartz movement and non-Swiss manufacturing as drawbacks, and prototypes featured large date numerals that drew criticism. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Ikepod Chronopod C001 for its distinctive design and quality finishing at its price point, though value perception varies.

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