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Ikepod Megapod M301vsGruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

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Megapod M301
IkepodMegapod M301
MSRP $1,458
Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M30146mm
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M30140h
Vanguard Weathered42h
Water Resistance
Megapod M30150m
Vanguard Weathered100m
MSRP
Megapod M301$1,458
Vanguard Weathered$790

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
17mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Weathered
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Forged Carbon
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$790

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What people say

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Ikepod Megapod M301

Owners widely praise the Ikepod Megapod M301's distinctive artistic design and generous Super-LumiNova application. The watch wears smaller than its 46mm case diameter suggests, with many finding it comfortable. Some reviewers, however, would prefer a strap material other than silicone and note that a Swiss movement might be desired at the $1,490 price point. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Ikepod Megapod M301 for its unique aesthetic and strong lume.

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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