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Ikepod HemipodevsFears Brunswick

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Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
Brunswick38mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
Brunswick40h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
Brunswick10m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
Brunswick$3,125

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
10m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$3,125

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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.

Fears Brunswick

Fears Brunswick owners and reviewers widely praise its elegant, vintage-inspired design, beautiful cushion case shape, and textured dials, with specific commendations for hand-polished German dials and hand-applied numerals. Some reviewers would prefer a screw-down crown despite the 100m water resistance, and one owner notes the price point is steep for a microbrand with an off-the-shelf movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick highly for its charming design and dial finishing.

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