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Ikepod Chronopod C010vsAstor + Banks Chrono

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Chronopod C010
IkepodChronopod C010
MSRP $853
Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C01044mm
Chrono44mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C01040h
Chrono40h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C01050m
Chrono100m
MSRP
Chronopod C010$853
Chrono$575

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Ronda 5050.B

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$575

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What people say

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Ikepod Chronopod C010

The Ikepod Chronopod C010 is praised for its excellent, design-driven quartz chronograph movement and exceptional build quality for its price, featuring a 44mm case that wears smaller due to its tapering design and flush-mounted band. Some owners find the dial too dark, though the orange pushers are a point of appeal. The design itself is polarizing, with some finding it unappealing while others welcome its return. Initial concerns about date numeral printing on prototypes were resolved in production. Owners are split on its value, with some questioning a $340 starting price for a quartz movement despite the original design. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Ikepod Chronopod C010 highly for its distinctive design and well-executed case construction at an affordable price.

Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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