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Ikepod Chronopod C006vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Chronopod C006
IkepodChronopod C006
MSRP $853
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000
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.

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 C00644mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00640h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00650m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Chronopod C006$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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