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Ikepod Megapod M002vsVaer Tactical Field (DLC)

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Megapod M002
IkepodMegapod M002
MSRP $1,458
Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M00246mm
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M00240h
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Water Resistance
Megapod M00250m
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
MSRP
Megapod M002$1,458
Tactical Field (DLC)$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
46mm
36mm
Thickness
17mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
DLC

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$499

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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.

Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field for its lightweight versatility and interesting design, with one owner highlighting the brand's excellent customer service. Some owners report issues with marker alignment, specifically at the 12 o'clock position and the seconds hand not hitting markers precisely, though the company offered resolutions. One owner noted a crunchy winding action. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its lightweight versatility and interesting design.

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