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Ikepod Chronopod C001vsLorier Hydra SIII

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Chronopod C001
IkepodChronopod C001
MSRP $853
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00144mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00140h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00150m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Chronopod C001$853
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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