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Ikepod HemipodevsGeckota GT Racing Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
GT Racing Chronograph
GeckotaGT Racing Chronograph
MSRP $399

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
GT Racing Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
GT Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
GT Racing Chronograph50m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
GT Racing Chronograph$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$399

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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.

Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

The Geckota GT Racing strap is praised for its quality leather, crisp stitching, and beautiful patina, offering excellent value at less than half the price of similar vintage straps. Some owners find the 125/80mm length longer than ideal, and the keeper potentially smaller. On balance, owners rate the Geckota GT Racing strap highly for its quality and value, despite minor concerns about its length and keeper size.

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