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Ikepod HemipodevsBoldr The Vogelkop

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Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$449

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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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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