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Ikepod Megapod M002vsAstor + Banks Fortitude Lite

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Megapod M002
IkepodMegapod M002
MSRP $1,458
Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M00246mm
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M00240h
Fortitude Lite40h
Water Resistance
Megapod M00250m
Fortitude Lite200m
MSRP
Megapod M002$1,458
Fortitude Lite$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
46mm
38.5mm
Thickness
17mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Maíz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$650

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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 Fortitude Lite

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is praised for its reduced 10.9mm thickness and redesigned lugs that turn down, along with the removal of the date complication. One owner finds the white dial Fortitude Lite a good watch but not worth $650, suggesting better value from other brands, while another simply states it looks better than a specific alternative. Overall, owners praise the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite for its wearability due to its thinner case and redesigned lugs.

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