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Ikepod HemipodevsMakydo Contour

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Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
Contour
MakydoContour

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
Contour37mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
Contour
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
Contour30m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
Contour

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869

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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.

Makydo Contour

Owners widely praise the Makydo Contour Carrara for its asymmetrical case shape and elegant, classy design, deeming it suitable for dressier and formal occasions. Some owners find the included leather strap more fitting for such events. Several commenters, however, question its value, stating it is too expensive at €587.39. On balance, owners appreciate the Makydo Contour's distinctive design, though a segment of the community finds the price point prohibitive.

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