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Ikepod HemipodevsBorealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

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

Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
Bull Shark V238mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
Bull Shark V240h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
Bull Shark V2300m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
Bull Shark V2$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.60mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.00mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$495

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What people say

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Ikepod Hemipode

Owners praise the Ikepod Hemipode's comfortable wearability, with one owner finding the 44mm case manageable on a 6.75" wrist due to its design reducing virtual lug-to-lug length. The chronograph features a modified, COSC-certified Valjoux 7750 movement with a second timezone display. Reviewers highlight its distinctive, UFO-like, disc-shaped 44mm case, designed by Marc Newson, which appeared massive in the late 90s and is described as a maximalist take on a minimalist idea. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Ikepod Hemipode for its unique, bold design and comfortable wearability despite its substantial size.

Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

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