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Ikepod Megapod M002vsHalios Universa II

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Megapod M002
IkepodMegapod M002
MSRP $1,458
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M00246mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M00240h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
Megapod M00250m
Universa II100m
MSRP
Megapod M002$1,458
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
46mm
38mm
Thickness
17mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Gold

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW300-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$995

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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.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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