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Ikepod HemipodevsSugess Chrono Heritage S423

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Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
Chrono Heritage S423
SugessChrono Heritage S423
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
Chrono Heritage S42340mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
Chrono Heritage S42335h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
Chrono Heritage S423100m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
Chrono Heritage S423$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$499

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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.

Sugess Chrono Heritage S423

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage S423 for its beauty, with specific mention of the blue dial and rose gold case combination. Some owners find the watch impeccable and a cure for further watch purchases. One owner notes the Sinn-style hands and a design that blends elements from other watches. However, some question the practicality of the pushers and the countdown orientation of the bezel. One owner regrets the lack of a fitted bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage S423 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, with the blue dial and rose gold case being a particular highlight.

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