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Ikepod Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our TimevsGrand Seiko SBGR299

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Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time
IkepodMegapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time
MSRP $1,512
SBGR299
Grand SeikoSBGR299
MSRP $4,300

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time40mm
SBGR29942mm
Power Reserve
Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time40h
SBGR29972h
Water Resistance
Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time100m
SBGR299100m
MSRP
Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time$1,512
SBGR299$4,300

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S61
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,512
$4,300

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What people say

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Ikepod Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time

The Ikepod Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time is an art-focused collaboration with a bold street-art design. Its 46mm UFO-inspired case wears smaller due to its lugless, rounded shape. The watch features a Miyota Caliber 9039 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and an integrated silicon strap. Reviewers note the black seconds hand is nearly invisible against the matte black dial, making precise time-telling difficult. Overall, reviewers highlight the Ikepod Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time for its unique art-focused design and wearable case shape, despite a readability challenge.

Grand Seiko SBGR299

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGR299 for its striking blue second hand, silver rhodium dial, no-date design, and the impressive 72-hour power reserve, noting its excellent value. The watch's high polish finishing is frequently described as outstanding, akin to a polished samurai sword. Some owners express concern over legibility due to silver hands on a silver dial, though this is not a universal sentiment. One owner reported accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another found the 42mm case size wearable. The pre-owned price is noted around $3,399.00. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR299 highly for its exceptional finishing and distinctive design elements at its price point.

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