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Ikepod Megapod M002vsSternglas Merion

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Megapod M002
IkepodMegapod M002
MSRP $1,458
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M00246mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M00240h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Megapod M00250m
Merion200m
MSRP
Megapod M002$1,458
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
46mm
41mm
Thickness
17mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$701

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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.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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