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Ikepod Megapod M002vsSeiko Astron

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Megapod M002
IkepodMegapod M002
MSRP $1,458
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M00246mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M00240h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Megapod M00250m
Astron100m
MSRP
Megapod M002$1,458
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
17mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Super-clear coating
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
5X83
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$2,500

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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 Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

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