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Ikepod Chronopod C001vsGruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

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Chronopod C001
IkepodChronopod C001
MSRP $853
Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00144mm
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00140h
Vanguard Weathered42h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00150m
Vanguard Weathered100m
MSRP
Chronopod C001$853
Vanguard Weathered$790

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Weathered
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Forged Carbon
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$790

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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