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Ikepod HemipodevsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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