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Ikepod HemipodevsFarer Discovery II

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Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
Discovery II39.5mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
Discovery II68h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
Discovery II50m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
Discovery II$925

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
68h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$925

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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.

Farer Discovery II

The Farer Discovery II is widely praised for its comfortable 39.5mm wearability, suiting all wrist sizes and occasions, and its bold plum sunburst dial, which exhibits varied color interpretations. Owners also highlight the excellent case and bracelet design, with one noting it is a "dream to wear." The La Joux Perret G101 automatic movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery II highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price.

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