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Ikepod HemipodevsYema Diver

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Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
Diver
YemaDiver
MSRP $990

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
Diver39.5mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
Diver40h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
Diver200m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$990

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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