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Ikepod HemipodevsSartory Billard SB05

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Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
SB0538.5mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
SB0590h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
SB0550m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
SB05

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Sapphire

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
LJP Cal. 7380
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
90h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869

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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.

Sartory Billard SB05

The dial's Maki-e Raden and aventurine combination is a standout feature. The 38.5mm case size and slim profile are noted for comfort.

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