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Ikepod HemipodevsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

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Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$375

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition is praised for its faithful homage to the iconic SKX design, with owners appreciating its aesthetics. Some find the specifications are considered inferior to alternatives, and one enthusiast suggests removing "AUTOMATIC" from the dial. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. Overall, owners view the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition positively for its iconic design and value as a homage piece.

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