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Ikepod HemipodevsSpinnaker Popeye

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Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
Popeye43mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
Popeye40h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
Popeye150m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
Popeye$395

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Popeye Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$395

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Spinnaker Popeye

The Spinnaker Popeye is a fun, playful dive watch with extensive lume and a dramatic, ultra-domed sapphire crystal. Owners are drawn to the nostalgia and playful styling, though some find the cartoon theme cheapens the look and the 42mm case too thick. The rubber strap can be stiff, and some owners report poor customer service. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Spinnaker Popeye for its unique, nostalgic design and extensive lume.

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