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Ikepod Chronopod C001vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Chronopod C001
IkepodChronopod C001
MSRP $853
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00144mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00140h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00150m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Chronopod C001$853
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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