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Ikepod HemipodevsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Coral

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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