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Ikepod Chronopod C001vsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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Chronopod C001
IkepodChronopod C001
MSRP $853
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00144mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00140h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00150m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
Chronopod C001$853
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
9S85
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$6,200

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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