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Ikepod Chronopod C006vsCIGA Design HUNTER

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Chronopod C006
IkepodChronopod C006
MSRP $853
HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00644mm
HUNTER43mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00640h
HUNTER40h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00650m
HUNTER30m
MSRP
Chronopod C006$853
HUNTER$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
44mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Carbon

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
CD-07
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

CIGA Design HUNTER

The CIGA Design HUNTER is widely seen as a visually impressive skeleton watch that offers an expensive aesthetic for its price. Owners find the CIGA Design HUNTER weighty but fun, and reviewers highlight its well-executed skeletonization and excellent case integration. However, legibility is a common concern, with one owner noting minimal anti-reflective coating and another pointing out the hands' lume application is lacking. The movement is described as loud by one reviewer, and a significant durability issue was reported by an owner whose watch stopped ticking within a day. The CIGA Design HUNTER features a Grade 5 titanium case with crisp finishing. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design HUNTER for its striking skeletonized design and premium case finishing at an accessible price point, though concerns exist regarding legibility and movement noise.

From video reviewers

The CIGA Design HUNTER's unique layered case with an industrial skeleton aesthetic gives it a futuristic look. A notable weakness is the integrated stainless steel H-link bracelet's noticeable rattle, which may be a drawback for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering the custom, in-house movement impressive at the price point, while another suggests the price is higher than some competitors without a clear justification.

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