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Ikepod Megapod M301vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Megapod M301
IkepodMegapod M301
MSRP $1,458
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M30146mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M30140h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Megapod M30150m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Megapod M301$1,458
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
46mm
41mm
Thickness
17mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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