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Ikepod Chronopod C001vsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Chronopod C001
IkepodChronopod C001
MSRP $853
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00144mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00140h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00150m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Chronopod C001$853
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$1,450

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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