Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Megapod MTC1 or the Astor + Banks AB Clásico?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB Clásico is the cheaper of the two at $1,500, against $1,512 for the Ikepod Megapod MTC1 — a $12 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Megapod MTC1 or the Astor + Banks AB Clásico?

The Ikepod Megapod MTC1 wears larger at 46mm versus 40mm for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a 6mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Ikepod Megapod MTC1 run compared to the Astor + Banks AB Clásico?

The Ikepod Megapod MTC1 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual (ETA 6497-1).

Side by side

Ikepod Megapod MTC1vsAstor + Banks AB Clásico

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

Ikepod Megapod MTC1

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MSRP $1,512

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

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MSRP $1,500

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Megapod MTC146mm

AB Clásico40mm

Power Reserve

Megapod MTC140h

AB Clásico40h

Water Resistance

Megapod MTC150m

AB Clásico50m

MSRP

Megapod MTC1$1,512

AB Clásico$1,500

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

46mm

40mm

Thickness

17mm

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Lug-to-Lug

46mm

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Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

ETA 6497-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,512

$1,500

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