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Ikepod Megapod M002vsPhoibos Wave Master

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Megapod M002
IkepodMegapod M002
MSRP $1,458
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M00246mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M00240h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
Megapod M00250m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
Megapod M002$1,458
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
17mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and comfortable engineer bracelet, with many considering it one of the best-looking watches under $300. The watch features a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel, and owners report good quality for the price, with a subtle wave pattern on the dial appreciated for its unique style. While some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers or an off-center outer ring have been noted, these are generally considered not visible during wear. One owner experienced a clasp breakage after four years, but Phoibos replaced it free of charge. Some owners wish the watch were larger than 40mm, and one notes the GMT hand and other details may not hold up under extreme close-ups. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and value, especially considering its build quality and features.

From video reviewers

The unidirectional ceramic bezel action is praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the water resistance rating, with some stating 300M and others 200M.

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