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Ikepod Chronopod C006vsLorier Hydra SIII

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Chronopod C006
IkepodChronopod C006
MSRP $853
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00644mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00640h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00650m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Chronopod C006$853
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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