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Ikepod Megapod M303vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Megapod M303
IkepodMegapod M303
MSRP $1,458
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M30346mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M30340h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Megapod M30350m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Megapod M303$1,458
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46mm
35mm
Thickness
17mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
Black
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$795

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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