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Ikepod HemipodevsOak & Oscar The Ashland

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Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
The Ashland39.5mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
The Ashland42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
The Ashland200m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
The Ashland$1,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
21
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$1,850

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What people say

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Ikepod Hemipode

Owners praise the Ikepod Hemipode's comfortable wearability, with one owner finding the 44mm case manageable on a 6.75" wrist due to its design reducing virtual lug-to-lug length. The chronograph features a modified, COSC-certified Valjoux 7750 movement with a second timezone display. Reviewers highlight its distinctive, UFO-like, disc-shaped 44mm case, designed by Marc Newson, which appeared massive in the late 90s and is described as a maximalist take on a minimalist idea. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Ikepod Hemipode for its unique, bold design and comfortable wearability despite its substantial size.

Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

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