The brand new Ikepod Megapod with a one-minute hourglass

Ikepod is a outstanding determine of unconventional and infrequently controversial design icons in watchmaking. Trusted by collectors and fanatics alike, the model, based in 1994 by designer Marc Newson and entrepreneur Oliver Ike, has left an indelible mark on the watch scene. Regardless of its international success, Ikepod confronted a difficult time when manufacturing ceased in 2012. After a interval of dormancy, the model discovered new life underneath the management of Christian-Louis Col, who firmly believed in giving Ikepod a brand new second (actually third) likelihood. After a sequence of very engaging and true to kind watches, Ikepod feels that it’s time to retire the third era Megapod with an identical restricted Hourglass version.

Col, recognizing Ikepod as a designer model, collaborated with Emmanuel Gueit (well-known creator of AP ROO) for the primary quartz-powered Duopod assortment. The next Megapod, a creation of Alexander Peraldi, the previous inventive director of Baume & Mercier, featured automated Miyota calibers, adopted by the Seapod, designed by Fabrice Gonet (Edge Design), and the Skypod sequence. The brand new Ikepod references promise high quality and aggressive pricing whereas remaining true to the model’s DNA and iconic pebble case aesthetic. With Ikepod turning 30 this 12 months and sensing a second for change, the model introduced it could be discontinuing the 46mm Megapod sequence. As a farewell present for Ikepod fanatics, the model is now introducing a restricted version Megapod that options an hourglass-shaped second hand – a homage to Marc Newson’s legendary Hourglass Ikepod creations.

Ikepod Megapod Hourglass Matti

Ikepod Megapod Hourglass Dieter

The Farewell Megapod is introduced in a putting UFO-like 46mm brushed stainless-steel case, adorned with a sapphire crystal that blends with the contours of the case. As with all Ikepod references, the case doesn’t have tabs and the strap is hooked up to the case. The show case again presents a transparent view of the Miyota 9039 automated motion; The watch is waterproof to 50 m. The crown positioned at 3 o’clock, a push/pull crown, options fluted particulars and is embellished with the picture of a hemipod, the previous emblem of Ikepod.

This limited-edition Megapod Hourglass sequence, comprising simply 100 watches, presents a number of seven dial designs impressed by fashions featured within the assortment lately. What units this restricted sequence aside, nevertheless, is the signature shiny orange hourglass-shaped central seconds hand. In line with the model, when Alexander Peraldi designed the Megapod watch faces in 2020, he conceived this characteristic as a tribute to the long-lasting artwork object related to the Ikepod model – a design that’s now not produced. It was determined to save lots of this ingredient for a particular sequence later. One other particular characteristic are the bigger hour and minute palms, that are outlined in orange and handled with Tremendous-LumiNova. Nonetheless, the luminous therapy doesn’t prolong to the sculpted second hand.

Ikepod Megapod Hourglass Gae

Ikepod Megapod Hourglass Rob

All seven references have been named; Walter (white dial with minute scale), Rob (grained grey dial with hour scale), Dieter (blue dial with minute scale), Gae (black dial with minute scale), Quazar (black dial with hour scale), Matti (silver dial with hour scale) and Joe (white dial with minute and partial hour scale).

Ikepod presents the Megapod Hourglass particular sequence with a black silicone strap secured with a pin buckle. An non-obligatory stainless-steel bracelet is accessible at a further price. The Farewell Megapod sequence might be out there from February 1st at a value of 1,350 euros.

For extra info, go to Ikepod.com.