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Ikepod Horopod HO20vsSternglas Merion

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Horopod HO20
IkepodHoropod HO20
MSRP $3,445
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Horopod HO2044mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Horopod HO2040h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Horopod HO20100m
Merion200m
MSRP
Horopod HO20$3,445
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,445
$701

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What people say

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Ikepod Horopod HO20

The Ikepod Horopod HO20 is praised for its elegant and wearable design, reimagining a classic with a modern aesthetic. Reviewers note its 44mm titanium case wears like a 41mm and features a round, brushed titanium construction with a redesigned titanium bracelet. The Op Art dials come in six colors with unique textures, using a new old stock ETA 2824 automatic movement with a 38-hour power reserve, retailing for $3,490. One reviewer found the rose gold-tone dial's texture less appealing and legibility compromised by the lack of markers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Ikepod Horopod HO20 highly for its wearable design and modern aesthetic at an accessible price point.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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