Ikepod - Hemipode - Men - 2000-2010
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Ikepod Hemipode Chronograph Rattrapante, 44 mm stainless steel round monocoque case with sapphire crystal, blue dial, automatic Valjoux-modified movement, rubber strap, 2000–2010 period, orange chronograph pushers and mint-green split-second pusher at 10 o'clock, worn condition with visible signs of wear, no original box or papers, shipped insured.
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In the world of watchmaking, only a few key industrial designers reign supreme. Gérald Genta, of course, is one of the first to come to mind. Another is Marc Newson.
This Australian prodigy has become a living legend, having designed everything from award-winning furniture to glassware and shotguns. Yet in the world of watchmaking, he is best known for Ikepod, his innovative watch brand that helped popularize the trend of oversized watches in the 1990s.
Known for its spherical case with concealed lugs, its exclusive hands, its numerous complications and its large size, Ikepod watches were ahead of their time. After several decades of activity, Ikepod currently operates without Newson, who later co-designed the Apple Watch. However, the Ikepod vintage pieces from the Newson era are highly coveted by collectors, admired for their original designs and attention to detail.
This particular Ikepod, a Hemipode Chronograph Rattrapante from the 2010s, is housed in a round 44 mm stainless steel monocoque case with sapphire crystal, a signed crown, orange-filled pump-style pushers and a mint green split-seconds pusher at 10 o'clock. It features a matte black dial with radial silver subdials, hands matching orange chronograph seconds and mint-green and grey subdials, and an outer scale of 1/5 of a second.
Powered by a modified automatic Valjoux movement, visible through a small sapphire "window" at the back of the case, it comes with a signed black rubber strap with a through-pin buckle.
Peculiar, singular and fascinating, it is that kind of contemporary watch so rare that invites you to study it closely.
In the world of watchmaking, only a few key industrial designers reign supreme. Gérald Genta, of course, is one of the first to come to mind. Another is Marc Newson.
This Australian prodigy has become a living legend, having designed everything from award-winning furniture to glassware and shotguns. Yet in the world of watchmaking, he is best known for Ikepod, his innovative watch brand that helped popularize the trend of oversized watches in the 1990s.
Known for its spherical case with concealed lugs, its exclusive hands, its numerous complications and its large size, Ikepod watches were ahead of their time. After several decades of activity, Ikepod currently operates without Newson, who later co-designed the Apple Watch. However, the Ikepod vintage pieces from the Newson era are highly coveted by collectors, admired for their original designs and attention to detail.
This particular Ikepod, a Hemipode Chronograph Rattrapante from the 2010s, is housed in a round 44 mm stainless steel monocoque case with sapphire crystal, a signed crown, orange-filled pump-style pushers and a mint green split-seconds pusher at 10 o'clock. It features a matte black dial with radial silver subdials, hands matching orange chronograph seconds and mint-green and grey subdials, and an outer scale of 1/5 of a second.
Powered by a modified automatic Valjoux movement, visible through a small sapphire "window" at the back of the case, it comes with a signed black rubber strap with a through-pin buckle.
Peculiar, singular and fascinating, it is that kind of contemporary watch so rare that invites you to study it closely.
Details
Brand
Ikepod
Gender
Men
Model
Hemipode
Band material
Rubber
Shipped insured
Yes
Band length
Regular (180–200 mm)
Period
2000-2010
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Automatic
Dial colour
Blue
Case material
Stainless steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
44 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
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