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Ikepod Megapod M002vsVario Futurist

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Megapod M002
IkepodMegapod M002
MSRP $1,458
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M00246mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M00240h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Megapod M00250m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Megapod M002$1,458
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
17mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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