Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Megapod M002 or the Bremont Altitude Chronograph?

At MSRP the Ikepod Megapod M002 is the cheaper of the two at $1,458, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $4,842 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Megapod M002 or the Bremont Altitude Chronograph?

The Ikepod Megapod M002 wears larger at 46mm versus 42mm for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Megapod M002 or the Bremont Altitude Chronograph?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Ikepod Megapod M002.

What movement does the Ikepod Megapod M002 run compared to the Bremont Altitude Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Ikepod Megapod M002 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Bremont Altitude Chronograph uses the BE-50AE.

Side by side

Ikepod Megapod M002vsBremont Altitude Chronograph

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

Ikepod Megapod M002

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MSRP $1,458

Bremont Altitude Chronograph

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MSRP $6,300

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Megapod M00246mm

Altitude Chronograph42mm

Power Reserve

Megapod M00240h

Altitude Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Megapod M00250m

Altitude Chronograph100m

MSRP

Megapod M002$1,458

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

BE-50AE

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,458

$6,300

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

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Bremont Altitude Chronograph

Owners note faint marks on the case sides and back, with minor wear and creasing on the strap. Reviewers flag the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" wordmark on the dial as a divisive design choice that disrupts the MB series' usual stark tone, though they praise the improved smoothness and click precision of the Roto Click rotating bezel. On balance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph elicits mixed reactions, with design elements like the dial text being a point of contention for reviewers.

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