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Ikepod Megapod M303vsVario Futurist

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Megapod M303
IkepodMegapod M303
MSRP $1,458
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M30346mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M30340h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Megapod M30350m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Megapod M303$1,458
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
17mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$648

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What people say

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Ikepod Megapod M303

The Ikepod Megapod M303 is noted for its distinctive, artistic design and pebble-like 46mm steel case that wears smaller due to its lack of traditional lugs. It features an hourglass-shaped seconds hand and orange luminous hands for legibility, powered by a reliable Miyota 9039 automatic movement. A black silicone strap is considered less ideal than rubber or fluoroelastomer. One owner reported minor, unnoticeable marks on the case and back of a gold dots variant. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Ikepod Megapod M303's unique aesthetic and surprisingly wearable case shape at its $1,490 price point.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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