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Ikepod Chronopod C010vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Chronopod C010
IkepodChronopod C010
MSRP $853
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C01044mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C01040h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C01050m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Chronopod C010$853
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$665

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What people say

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Ikepod Chronopod C010

The Ikepod Chronopod C010 is praised for its excellent, design-driven quartz chronograph movement and exceptional build quality for its price, featuring a 44mm case that wears smaller due to its tapering design and flush-mounted band. Some owners find the dial too dark, though the orange pushers are a point of appeal. The design itself is polarizing, with some finding it unappealing while others welcome its return. Initial concerns about date numeral printing on prototypes were resolved in production. Owners are split on its value, with some questioning a $340 starting price for a quartz movement despite the original design. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Ikepod Chronopod C010 highly for its distinctive design and well-executed case construction at an affordable price.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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