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Ikepod Chronopod C001vsAVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

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Chronopod C001
IkepodChronopod C001
MSRP $853
Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00144mm
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00140h
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00150m
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
MSRP
Chronopod C001$853
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
MIDNIGHT OAK

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$260

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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.

AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

Owners widely report AVI-8 watches offer a compelling design and are decently well made for the price. The AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph features a 42mm stainless steel case with curved lugs, a bi-compax meca-quartz movement, and a mineral crystal, with design elements inspired by Supermarine Spitfires. One owner notes that AVI-8 watches are "something different" and "decently well made," though not of "insane quality." On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph for its unique design and value proposition.

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