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Ikepod Megapod M301vsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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Megapod M301
IkepodMegapod M301
MSRP $1,458
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M30146mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M30140h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Megapod M30150m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Megapod M301$1,458
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
17mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$3,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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