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Ikepod Chronopod C001vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Chronopod C001
IkepodChronopod C001
MSRP $853
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00144mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00140h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00150m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Chronopod C001$853
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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