Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Megapod M002 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,458 for the Ikepod Megapod M002 — a $908 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Megapod M002 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Ikepod Megapod M002 wears larger at 46mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Megapod M002 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Ikepod Megapod M002.

What movement does the Ikepod Megapod M002 run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Ikepod Megapod M002 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Ikepod Megapod M002vsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Ikepod Megapod M002

172-megapod-m101-rob

MSRP $1,458

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Megapod M00246mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Megapod M00240h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Megapod M00250m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Megapod M002$1,458

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,458

$550

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