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Ikepod Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our TimevsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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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
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time40mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time$1,512
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,512
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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