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Ikepod Chronopod C006vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Chronopod C006
IkepodChronopod C006
MSRP $853
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00644mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00640h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00650m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Chronopod C006$853
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
35mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$795

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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