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Ikepod Horopod HO20vsZelos Helmsman 3

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Horopod HO20
IkepodHoropod HO20
MSRP $3,445
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Horopod HO2044mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Horopod HO2040h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Horopod HO20100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Horopod HO20$3,445
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
40mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
SS - Frost

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,445
$529

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What people say

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Ikepod Horopod HO20

The Ikepod Horopod HO20 is praised for its elegant and wearable design, reimagining a classic with a modern aesthetic. Reviewers note its 44mm titanium case wears like a 41mm and features a round, brushed titanium construction with a redesigned titanium bracelet. The Op Art dials come in six colors with unique textures, using a new old stock ETA 2824 automatic movement with a 38-hour power reserve, retailing for $3,490. One reviewer found the rose gold-tone dial's texture less appealing and legibility compromised by the lack of markers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Ikepod Horopod HO20 highly for its wearable design and modern aesthetic at an accessible price point.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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