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Ikepod Chronopod C001vsCIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

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Chronopod C001
IkepodChronopod C001
MSRP $853
EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00144mm
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00140h
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00150m
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
MSRP
Chronopod C001$853
EDGE EXPLORATION$359

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
44mm
48mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Swiss Super-Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$359

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What people say

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Ikepod Chronopod C001

The Ikepod Chronopod C001 is praised for its exceptional case finishing and unique, design-driven aesthetic, offering significant dial depth for its price. Owners find it comfortable despite its 44mm size, with one noting it as a welcome return for the brand. However, some question its value at $340, citing the quartz movement and non-Swiss manufacturing as drawbacks, and prototypes featured large date numerals that drew criticism. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Ikepod Chronopod C001 for its distinctive design and quality finishing at its price point, though value perception varies.

CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

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