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Ikepod HemipodevsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8004

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Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
Tourbillon Master SU8004
SugessTourbillon Master SU8004
MSRP $1,199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
Tourbillon Master SU800441mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
Tourbillon Master SU800440h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
Tourbillon Master SU80045m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
Tourbillon Master SU8004$1,199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
100m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST8230
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$1,199

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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.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8004

The tourbillon complication at this price point is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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