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Ikepod Chronopod C006vsFortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

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Chronopod C006
IkepodChronopod C006
MSRP $853
Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00644mm
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00640h
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00650m
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
MSRP
Chronopod C006$853
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$5,450

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What people say

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Ikepod Chronopod C006

Owners widely appreciate the Ikepod Chronopod C006's exceptional case finishing and dial depth, with some welcoming its Newson-esque design and smooth, lugless case that wears smaller than its 44mm size. Reviewers note the well-designed quartz chronograph offers good value, though one owner found the dial too dark and another felt the price was ridiculous given the quartz movement. Opinions are split on the design, with some finding it polarizing and "nerdy" while others embrace its quirky aesthetic.

Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is widely praised for its robust COSC-certified Kenissi Werk 11 movement, offering a 70-hour power reserve, and its stealthy, scratch-resistant Dianoir DLC coating. Owners find it comfortable to wear despite its 44mm size, with one owner considering it a standout piece. Some reviewers note a subtle difference in the color tone of the DLC coating on the crown and bezel lock between variants. Overall, owners and reviewers regard the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC highly for its durable construction and reliable, high-spec movement.

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