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Ikepod Megapod M002vsPraesidus Service Watch

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Megapod M002
IkepodMegapod M002
MSRP $1,458
Service Watch
PraesidusService Watch
MSRP $259

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M00246mm
Service Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M00240h
Service Watch40h
Water Resistance
Megapod M00250m
Service Watch100m
MSRP
Megapod M002$1,458
Service Watch$259

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
17mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$259

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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.

Praesidus Service Watch

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Service Watch for its 38mm size and solid build quality, with the domed crystal providing vintage distortion and the unbranded dial appealing to history enthusiasts. However, owners report jumpy hand sensitivity when setting the time. One owner experienced a scratchy crown and a noisy rotor on their DD-45, which persisted after warranty service and eventually led to the crown locking mid-way. Concerns about slow customer service and a negative reputation for Praesidus's support are also noted by owners. On balance, owners appreciate the vintage aesthetic and wearability of the Praesidus Service Watch, though persistent customer service issues temper enthusiasm.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a strength for those preferring smaller watches. The dial may show slight discoloration or unevenness in finish.

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