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Ikepod Megapod M002vsPraesidus DD-45

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Megapod M002
IkepodMegapod M002
MSRP $1,458
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M00246mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M00240h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
Megapod M00250m
DD-45100m
MSRP
Megapod M002$1,458
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
17mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
OG

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$299

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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.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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