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Ikepod HemipodevsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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