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Ikepod Megapod M301vsSerica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer

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Megapod M301
IkepodMegapod M301
MSRP $1,458
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M30146mm
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M30140h
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Water Resistance
Megapod M30150m
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
MSRP
Megapod M301$1,458
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
17mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Enamel Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
M100 COSC
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
COSC

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$1,768

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What people say

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Ikepod Megapod M301

Owners widely praise the Ikepod Megapod M301's distinctive artistic design and generous Super-LumiNova application. The watch wears smaller than its 46mm case diameter suggests, with many finding it comfortable. Some reviewers, however, would prefer a strap material other than silicone and note that a Swiss movement might be desired at the $1,490 price point. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Ikepod Megapod M301 for its unique aesthetic and strong lume.

Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer

Owners widely praise the Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer for its excellent wearability, definitive style, and smooth, confident bezel action. The dual scale on the bezel is noted as surprisingly useful, and the crown action, winding, and hacking are reported to work perfectly. One owner describes the Serica 5303-3 as gorgeous and unique, though another notes the crown can appear comically large. On balance, owners rate the Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer highly for its blend of unique design and robust functionality.

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