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Ikepod HemipodevsFears Date Boutique Edition

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Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
Date Boutique Edition
FearsDate Boutique Edition
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
Date Boutique Edition39.5mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
Date Boutique Edition40h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
Date Boutique Edition15m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
Date Boutique Edition$2,458

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.95mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
15m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Date Boutique Edition

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$2,458

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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.

Fears Date Boutique Edition

Owners widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition for its comfortable wearability, noting its thin profile and short lugs contribute to classy proportions. The brand's classic design, finishing, and customer service also receive commendation. Some find the mallard green dial color less vibrant in person than depicted in photos, and one owner found the $3500 price steep. On balance, owners rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition highly for its comfortable wearability and classic design.

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