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Abbady Watch Archive

Ikepod

Ikepod was founded by Oliver Ike and designer Marc Newson, bringing an industrial-design perspective to Swiss watchmaking. Its smooth, pebble-like cases and unconventional proportions became influential examples of late twentieth-century watch design.

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Ikepod photographs

Ikepod archive photograph
Ikepod two-hand watch with a sculptural pebble-shaped case, textured coral dial, and minimalist design language.
Ikepod archive photograph
Ikepod chronograph with a brushed elliptical case, white dial, orange hands, and integrated orange strap.
Ikepod archive photograph
Ikepod Skypod multi-time-zone watch with a dark blue dial, orange accents, and the brand’s distinctive rounded case.
Archive information

Origins and period

Switzerland
Founded 1994

Historical overview

Ikepod in watchmaking

Ikepod was founded by Oliver Ike and designer Marc Newson, bringing an industrial-design perspective to Swiss watchmaking. Its smooth, pebble-like cases and unconventional proportions became influential examples of late twentieth-century watch design.

Archive information

Known for

Marc Newson designs, sculptural elliptical cases, the Hemipode and Megapode, and design-led independent watchmaking.

Historical development

Ikepod was founded by Oliver Ike and designer Marc Newson, bringing an industrial-design perspective to Swiss watchmaking. Its smooth, pebble-like cases and unconventional proportions became influential examples of late twentieth-century watch design.