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Ikepod HemipodevsBoldr Odyssey Bronze

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

Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
Odyssey Bronze
BoldrOdyssey Bronze
MSRP $649

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
Odyssey Bronze45.5mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
Odyssey Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
Odyssey Bronze500m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
Odyssey Bronze$649

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
45.5mm
Thickness
12mm
16.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Auburn
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$649

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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.

Boldr Odyssey Bronze

The Boldr Odyssey Bronze is widely praised for its robust, ship-like aesthetic and substantial feel, with its meteorite dial and OEM Horween strap highlighted as unique features. Owners feel the style, fit, finish, and specifications compensate for criticisms regarding the movements used at its price point. On balance, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Bronze highly for its distinctive aesthetic and quality finishing.

From video reviewers

The 500m water resistance and Lumicast lume are standout features. The 45mm+ case size is a drawback for some wrists.

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