Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Skypod SK02 or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is the cheaper of the two at $995, against $9,709 for the Ikepod Skypod SK02 — a $8,714 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Skypod SK02 or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

The Ikepod Skypod SK02 wears larger at 46mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical — a 6.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Skypod SK02 or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

The Ikepod Skypod SK02 is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ikepod Skypod SK02 or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Ikepod Skypod SK02.

What movement does the Ikepod Skypod SK02 run compared to the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Ikepod Skypod SK02 uses the La Joux-Perret 8103 24dt and the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical uses the 6R55.

Side by side

Ikepod Skypod SK02vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Ikepod Skypod SK02

108-skypod-sk01

MSRP $9,709

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

spb513j1

MSRP $995

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Skypod SK0246mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm

Power Reserve

Skypod SK0240h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h

Water Resistance

Skypod SK02100m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m

MSRP

Skypod SK02$9,709

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret 8103 24dt

6R55

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$9,709

$995

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