Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Seapod S030 or the HELM Togiak Scout?

At MSRP the HELM Togiak Scout is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $1,566 for the Ikepod Seapod S030 — a $1,301 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Seapod S030 or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The Ikepod Seapod S030 wears larger at 46mm versus 39.5mm for the HELM Togiak Scout — a 6.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ikepod Seapod S030 or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The HELM Togiak Scout carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Ikepod Seapod S030.

What movement does the Ikepod Seapod S030 run compared to the HELM Togiak Scout?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Ikepod Seapod S030 uses the Miyota 9039 and the HELM Togiak Scout uses the Seiko Instruments NH36.

Side by side

Ikepod Seapod S030vsHELM Togiak Scout

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

Ikepod Seapod S030

212-seapod-30th-anniversary

MSRP $1,566

HELM Togiak Scout

togiak-scout

MSRP $265

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seapod S03046mm

Togiak Scout39.5mm

Power Reserve

Seapod S03040h

Togiak Scout40h

Water Resistance

Seapod S030100m

Togiak Scout100m

MSRP

Seapod S030$1,566

Togiak Scout$265

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko Instruments NH36

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Day, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,566

$265

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What people say

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Ikepod Seapod S030

The Ikepod Seapod S030 is praised for its refined, enthusiast-oriented design and unique pebble shape, featuring a sandwich dial with 3D colored hour markers. It houses a Miyota 9039 automatic movement and offers a 200m depth rating, all within a 46mm steel case for just over $1,600 USD. Reviewers note the lume is weak and the seconds hand lacks lume, while the bezel is unknurled. On balance, reviewers find the Ikepod Seapod S030 a successful and affordable timepiece with a unique design.

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HELM Togiak Scout

Owners widely praise the HELM Togiak Scout for its impeccable build quality and top-flight customer service, noting it wears smaller than its specifications suggest and offers great visibility in water. Some owners across the HELM line flag slightly misaligned bezels, and a few find the watches unnecessarily thick. The HELM Togiak Scout is priced at $285. Overall, owners rate the HELM Togiak Scout highly for its solid tool watch construction and wearability at the price.

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