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Ikepod HemipodevsSartory Billard SB04

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Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
SB04
Sartory BillardSB04
MSRP $2,900

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
SB0440mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
SB0440h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
SB0430m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
SB04$2,900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
LJP G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$2,900

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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.

Sartory Billard SB04

The dial's textured finish and color shift are highlighted as a key strength. The bracelet's perceived lack of refinement and end-link fit are noted as a drawback. Reviewers disagree on the case size, with mentions of 35.9mm and 40mm.

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