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Ikepod Chronopod C001vsSternglas Naos XL Automatik

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Chronopod C001
IkepodChronopod C001
MSRP $853
Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00144mm
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00140h
Naos XL Automatik
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00150m
Naos XL Automatik50m
MSRP
Chronopod C001$853
Naos XL Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Miyota 8215
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$463

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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.

Sternglas Naos XL Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik as an amazing and best affordable automatic Bauhaus watch for its price. However, some owners find the 42mm case size too large, with one describing it as resembling a "flying saucer" on a 7.25-inch wrist, and another noting its unsuitability for a predominantly white dial. The Miyota movement is described as just okay. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik highly for its value proposition as an affordable Bauhaus automatic.

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