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Ikepod KawsvsVaer Tactical Field (DLC)

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Kaws
IkepodKaws
MSRP $29,700
Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kaws44mm
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Power Reserve
Kaws40h
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Water Resistance
Kaws100m
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
MSRP
Kaws$29,700
Tactical Field (DLC)$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
44mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
DLC

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$29,700
$499

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What people say

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Ikepod Kaws

Owners are divided on the Ikepod Kaws, with some finding its design akin to a toy watch and questioning its artistic merit, while others appreciate it specifically as a Kaws collaboration, though some still feel the execution could be improved. One owner describes the watch as having a meaningless collaboration and poor execution, looking like a toy and being terrible, while another finds the Kaws aesthetic worse on a watch. On balance, the consensus among owners is that the Ikepod Kaws is a polarizing piece, with its appeal largely dependent on individual appreciation for the Kaws artistic style.

Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field for its lightweight versatility and interesting design, with one owner highlighting the brand's excellent customer service. Some owners report issues with marker alignment, specifically at the 12 o'clock position and the seconds hand not hitting markers precisely, though the company offered resolutions. One owner noted a crunchy winding action. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its lightweight versatility and interesting design.

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