Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Megapod M002 or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto?

At MSRP the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto is the cheaper of the two at $1,125, against $1,458 for the Ikepod Megapod M002 — a $333 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Megapod M002 or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto?

The Ikepod Megapod M002 wears larger at 46mm versus 42mm for the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Megapod M002 or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto?

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Ikepod Megapod M002.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ikepod Megapod M002 or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto?

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Ikepod Megapod M002.

What movement does the Ikepod Megapod M002 run compared to the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Ikepod Megapod M002 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto uses the H-40.

Side by side

Ikepod Megapod M002vsHamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto

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

Ikepod Megapod M002

172-megapod-m101-rob

MSRP $1,458

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto

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MSRP $1,125

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Megapod M00246mm

Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto42mm

Power Reserve

Megapod M00240h

Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto80h

Water Resistance

Megapod M00250m

Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto100m

MSRP

Megapod M002$1,458

Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto$1,125

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

H-40

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,458

$1,125

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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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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto for its handsome, legible dial with raised indices and day/date complications, and its versatile, modern pilot watch design. The fully brushed case and good lume are noted strengths, with one owner finding it wears comfortably on a NATO strap. The H-10 caliber offers an 80-hour power reserve, though its decoration and regulation are less refined. Some find the 42mm size large and the skeletonized hour hand tip visually unappealing, while others note the AR coating is decent but not exceptional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto highly for its practical design and value at its price point.

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