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Ikepod Megapod M002vsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

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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.

Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens for its beautiful dial designs, with one owner noting the SSA464 was love at first sight and another calling the SSA421J1 a beautiful first dress watch. The watch is frequently described as a serious bang-for-your-buck limited edition offering good build quality for daily wear, though some owners have noted the appearance of tiny scratches on the bezel and that the bracelet can be initially scratchy. One owner found the watch "truly stunning in person" and "tastefully done," while another found its fit surprisingly natural despite its size. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens highly for its stunning aesthetics and value.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M00246mm
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M002
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h
Water Resistance
Megapod M00250m
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
MSRP
Megapod M002$1,458
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46mm
41.8mm
Thickness
17mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48.4mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 4R39
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$595
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