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Ikepod Chronopod C006vsGruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

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Chronopod C006
IkepodChronopod C006
MSRP $853
Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00644mm
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00640h
Vanguard Weathered42h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00650m
Vanguard Weathered100m
MSRP
Chronopod C006$853
Vanguard Weathered$790

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Weathered
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Forged Carbon
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$790

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What people say

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Ikepod Chronopod C006

Owners widely appreciate the Ikepod Chronopod C006's exceptional case finishing and dial depth, with some welcoming its Newson-esque design and smooth, lugless case that wears smaller than its 44mm size. Reviewers note the well-designed quartz chronograph offers good value, though one owner found the dial too dark and another felt the price was ridiculous given the quartz movement. Opinions are split on the design, with some finding it polarizing and "nerdy" while others embrace its quirky aesthetic.

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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