Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Megapod MTC1 or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

At MSRP the Ikepod Megapod MTC1 is the cheaper of the two at $1,512, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $902 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Megapod MTC1 or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Ikepod Megapod MTC1 wears larger at 46mm versus 42mm for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Megapod MTC1 or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Ikepod Megapod MTC1.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ikepod Megapod MTC1 or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Ikepod Megapod MTC1.

What movement does the Ikepod Megapod MTC1 run compared to the Formex Reef 42 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Ikepod Megapod MTC1 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1.

Side by side

Ikepod Megapod MTC1vsFormex Reef 42 mm

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

Formex Reef 42 mm

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MSRP $2,414

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Megapod MTC146mm

Reef 42 mm42mm

Power Reserve

Megapod MTC140h

Reef 42 mm56h

Water Resistance

Megapod MTC150m

Reef 42 mm300m

MSRP

Megapod MTC1$1,512

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

40h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,512

$2,414

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