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Ikepod Megapod M303vsFortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

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Megapod M303
IkepodMegapod M303
MSRP $1,458
Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M30346mm
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M30340h
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Water Resistance
Megapod M30350m
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
MSRP
Megapod M303$1,458
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
46mm
44mm
Thickness
17mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$5,450

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What people say

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Ikepod Megapod M303

The Ikepod Megapod M303 is noted for its distinctive, artistic design and pebble-like 46mm steel case that wears smaller due to its lack of traditional lugs. It features an hourglass-shaped seconds hand and orange luminous hands for legibility, powered by a reliable Miyota 9039 automatic movement. A black silicone strap is considered less ideal than rubber or fluoroelastomer. One owner reported minor, unnoticeable marks on the case and back of a gold dots variant. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Ikepod Megapod M303's unique aesthetic and surprisingly wearable case shape at its $1,490 price point.

Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is widely praised for its robust COSC-certified Kenissi Werk 11 movement, offering a 70-hour power reserve, and its stealthy, scratch-resistant Dianoir DLC coating. Owners find it comfortable to wear despite its 44mm size, with one owner considering it a standout piece. Some reviewers note a subtle difference in the color tone of the DLC coating on the crown and bezel lock between variants. Overall, owners and reviewers regard the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC highly for its durable construction and reliable, high-spec movement.

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