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Ikepod Megapod M301vsDryden Chrono Diver Series 1

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Megapod M301
IkepodMegapod M301
MSRP $1,458
Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M30146mm
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M30140h
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Water Resistance
Megapod M30150m
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
MSRP
Megapod M301$1,458
Chrono Diver Series 1$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
17mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
101m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$349

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1

The Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 is a 42mm mechaquartz chronograph featuring a dual-curved sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance. Owners note the VK63 movement's characteristic chronograph hand not resetting perfectly to zero, a trait present on this specific watch. The case exhibits polished chamfers on the upper lugs, and it utilizes Swiss Superluminova BGW9. On balance, owners appreciate the classic case shape and dial design of the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 at its price point, despite the mechaquartz movement's known reset behavior.

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