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Ikepod Chronopod C001vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Chronopod C001
IkepodChronopod C001
MSRP $853
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00144mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00140h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00150m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Chronopod C001$853
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$1,799

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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