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Ikepod Chronopod C001vsVenezianico Arsenale Bizantino

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Chronopod C001
IkepodChronopod C001
MSRP $853
Arsenale Bizantino
VenezianicoArsenale Bizantino
MSRP $1,050

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00144mm
Arsenale Bizantino40mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00140h
Arsenale Bizantino40h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00150m
Arsenale Bizantino100m
MSRP
Chronopod C001$853
Arsenale Bizantino$1,050

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$1,050

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What people say

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Ikepod Chronopod C001

The Ikepod Chronopod C001 is praised for its exceptional case finishing and unique, design-driven aesthetic, offering significant dial depth for its price. Owners find it comfortable despite its 44mm size, with one noting it as a welcome return for the brand. However, some question its value at $340, citing the quartz movement and non-Swiss manufacturing as drawbacks, and prototypes featured large date numerals that drew criticism. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Ikepod Chronopod C001 for its distinctive design and quality finishing at its price point, though value perception varies.

Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino

The Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino is widely praised for its unique Byzantine art engraving across the case and bracelet, and its elegant gray fumé dial. Owners find it extremely comfortable and appreciate its solid build quality for the €900 price point. However, reviewers note that the bracelet screws are unattractive up close, and the seconds hand can be difficult to see in certain lighting conditions, impacting legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino highly for its distinctive artistic design and comfortable wearability.

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