Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Hemipod HE01 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial is the cheaper of the two at $1,650, against $6,372 for the Ikepod Hemipod HE01 — a $4,722 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Hemipod HE01 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Ikepod Hemipod HE01 wears larger at 44mm versus 40.2mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial — a 3.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Hemipod HE01 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Ikepod Hemipod HE01 is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ikepod Hemipod HE01 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Ikepod Hemipod HE01.

What movement does the Ikepod Hemipod HE01 run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Ikepod Hemipod HE01 uses the ETA 7750 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial uses the 6R5H.

Side by side

Ikepod Hemipod HE01vsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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

Ikepod Hemipod HE01

250-hemipod-he02-gen3

MSRP $6,372

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

spb499j1

MSRP $1,650

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hemipod HE0144mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm

Power Reserve

Hemipod HE0140h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h

Water Resistance

Hemipod HE0150m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m

MSRP

Hemipod HE01$6,372

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA 7750

6R5H

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,372

$1,650

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