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Ikepod Megapod M301vsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Megapod M301
IkepodMegapod M301
MSRP $1,458
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M30146mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M30140h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Megapod M30150m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Megapod M301$1,458
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
17mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$435

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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.

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

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