Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Skypod or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Seiko Alpinist is the cheaper of the two at $750, against $9,709 for the Ikepod Skypod — a $8,959 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Skypod or the Seiko Alpinist?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Skypod or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Ikepod Skypod is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ikepod Skypod or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Ikepod Skypod.

Side by side

Ikepod SkypodvsSeiko Alpinist

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

Ikepod Skypod

213-skypod-30th-anniversary

MSRP $9,709

Seiko Alpinist

spb117j1

MSRP $750

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Skypod46mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

Skypod40h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

Skypod100m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

Skypod$9,709

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

6R35

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$9,709

$750

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