Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Manatee or the Seiko Astron?

At MSRP the Seiko Astron is the cheaper of the two at $2,500, against $7,020 for the Ikepod Manatee — a $4,520 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Manatee or the Seiko Astron?

The Seiko Astron wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Ikepod Manatee — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Manatee or the Seiko Astron?

The Ikepod Manatee is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Astron.

What movement does the Ikepod Manatee run compared to the Seiko Astron?

The Ikepod Manatee runs a automatic caliber, while the Seiko Astron runs a quartz (5X83).

Side by side

Ikepod ManateevsSeiko Astron

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

Ikepod Manatee

184-manatee-mint

MSRP $7,020

Seiko Astron

ssh159j1

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Manatee40mm

Astron42mm

Power Reserve

Manatee40h

Astron40h

Water Resistance

Manatee100m

Astron100m

MSRP

Manatee$7,020

Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Thickness

12mm

12.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

49.5mm

Lug Width

20mm

14mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Super-clear coating

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

5X83

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,020

$2,500

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