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Ikepod Megapod M301vsAstor + Banks Sea Ranger M2

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Megapod M301
IkepodMegapod M301
MSRP $1,458
Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M30146mm
Sea Ranger M240mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M30140h
Sea Ranger M240h
Water Resistance
Megapod M30150m
Sea Ranger M2300m
MSRP
Megapod M301$1,458
Sea Ranger M2$1,149

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
17mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Tobacco

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$1,149

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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.

Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2

The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 is widely praised for its balanced design, excellent legibility, and strong GADA (go-anywhere, do-anything) capabilities, featuring 300m water resistance and a scratch-resistant coating. Reviewers note its comfortable 40mm case size and good lume, though one source describes it as good but not great. The movement is a Sellita SW200 adjusted by the brand, with accuracy reported around ±8 seconds per day. The pre-order price is $650, with a standard price of $850. On balance, reviewers find the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 to be a compelling option due to its functional design and robust specifications.

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