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Ikepod HemipodevsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
PVD Vintage

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$450

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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