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Ikepod Megapod M002vsAstor + Banks Chrono

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Megapod M002
IkepodMegapod M002
MSRP $1,458
Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M00246mm
Chrono44mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M00240h
Chrono40h
Water Resistance
Megapod M00250m
Chrono100m
MSRP
Megapod M002$1,458
Chrono$575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
44mm
Thickness
17mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 5050.B
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$575

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What people say

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Ikepod Megapod M002

The Ikepod Megapod M002 is praised for its unique design and comfortable wearability, with owners noting it wears smaller than its 46mm case size due to its lugless, pebble-like shape. Legibility is good, aided by generous Super-LumiNova, and it is powered by a Miyota 9039 automatic movement. Some find the considerable size limits wearability for wrists under 44mm. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Ikepod Megapod M002 for its distinctive design and surprisingly comfortable wearability despite its substantial dimensions.

Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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