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Ikepod Chronopod C006vsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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Chronopod C006
IkepodChronopod C006
MSRP $853
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
SugessChrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00644mm
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00640h
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00650m
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
MSRP
Chronopod C006$853
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic/Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
40mm Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Seagull ST19
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$449

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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.

Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) as a stunning mechanical chronograph and a bargain for its price, with some noting its beautiful ST1901 movement finishing as amazing value. However, community feedback indicates inconsistent production and delivery, with reports of fragility and quality control issues such as broken pushers and crowns, and even movement failures within months. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting reliability within +/- 8 seconds per day, while others note it running at about +15 seconds per day when kept wound, and some find the ST19 movement loud. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 highly for its value and aesthetic appeal as a mechanical chronograph, despite noted quality control concerns.

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