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Ikepod HemipodevsNodus Sector II Sport

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

Hemipode
IkepodHemipode
MSRP $11,869
Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hemipode40mm
Sector II Sport38mm
Power Reserve
Hemipode40h
Sector II Sport41h
Water Resistance
Hemipode100m
Sector II Sport100m
MSRP
Hemipode$11,869
Sector II Sport$525

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Glossy
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38 (no-date)
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,869
$525

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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.

Nodus Sector II Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

From video reviewers

The crisp, clean dial and robust build quality are consistently praised. The lume on-wrist and water resistance are noted as strengths. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition of the Atlantis Edition due to its scarcity.

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