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Ikepod HemipodevsHELM Miyako

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

Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
Miyako
HELMMiyako
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
Miyako40mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
Miyako42h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
Miyako200m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
Miyako$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
12mm
13.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Gray
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$375

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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.

HELM Miyako

HELM Miyako owners widely praise its exceptional value and quality, with multiple reports highlighting its stunning appearance and dial details. The watch is noted for its excellent accuracy, with figures around +1.5 to +2 seconds per day. One owner found the HELM Miyako to be tough and versatile, fitting well on a 6.6-inch wrist. Overall, owners consider the HELM Miyako an amazing value and a great watch, worth the wait for its availability.

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