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Ikepod Chronopod C006vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Chronopod C006
IkepodChronopod C006
MSRP $853
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00644mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00640h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00650m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Chronopod C006$853
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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