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Ikepod Chronopod C001vsVario Futurist

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Chronopod C001
IkepodChronopod C001
MSRP $853
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00144mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00140h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00150m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Chronopod C001$853
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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