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Ikepod Megapod M301vsLorier Hydra SIII

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Megapod M301
IkepodMegapod M301
MSRP $1,458
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M30146mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M30140h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Megapod M30150m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Megapod M301$1,458
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
17mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$699

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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.

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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