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Ikepod HemipodevsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

1 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

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Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$799

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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