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Ikepod Chronopod C001vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Chronopod C001
IkepodChronopod C001
MSRP $853
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000
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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00144mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00140h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00150m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Chronopod C001$853
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
8R46
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$3,000
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