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Ikepod Megapod M301vsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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Megapod M301
IkepodMegapod M301
MSRP $1,458
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M30146mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M30140h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
Megapod M30150m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
Megapod M301$1,458
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
17mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
101m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
PVD Vintage

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$450

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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