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Ikepod Megapod M002vsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Megapod M002
IkepodMegapod M002
MSRP $1,458
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M00246mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M00240h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Megapod M00250m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Megapod M002$1,458
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
46mm
41mm
Thickness
17mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$2,100

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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.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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