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Ikepod Chronopod C006vsHemel HFT20

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Chronopod C006
IkepodChronopod C006
MSRP $853
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00644mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00640h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00650m
HFT20100m
MSRP
Chronopod C006$853
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$450

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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.

Hemel HFT20

The Hemel HFT20 Chronograph is praised for its legible matte black dial, sapphire crystal, and the satisfying sweep of its chronograph hand, powered by the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement. Reviewers note its convenient wearability, with a 42mm case that wears well due to its 49mm lug-to-lug measurement, and a comfortable, well-made leather strap. However, its 16mm thickness is considered slightly more than ideal for the movement, and the chronograph minutes sub-dial does not precisely jump. Overall, reviewers find the Hemel HFT20 to be an accessible and modern interpretation of vintage designs, offering good value at $449.

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