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Ikepod Megapod M002vsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Megapod M002
IkepodMegapod M002
MSRP $1,458
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M00246mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M00240h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Megapod M00250m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Megapod M002$1,458
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
46mm
37mm
Thickness
17mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$428

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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.

Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

The Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench is widely seen as a commemorative keepsake, particularly for those celebrating Singapore's 60th anniversary or born in 1965. Reviewers note its vibrant red enamel dial and 37mm steel case with fixed wire lugs, along with 100m water resistance. One owner reported the watch is "patina-ing well" after three years, and the Miyota 82S5 movement is considered a reliable, cost-effective base. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench as a unique souvenir and tribute piece, with its distinctive enamel dial being a key draw.

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