Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

At MSRP the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi is the cheaper of the two at $2,808, against $29,100 for the Rolex Deepsea Challenge — a $26,292 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge wears larger at 50mm versus 46mm for the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is rated to 11000m versus 200m for the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge carries a 70-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi.

What movement does the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi run compared to the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi uses the Miyota 9075 and the Rolex Deepsea Challenge uses the 3230.

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Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi

110-seapod-bronze-archi-

MSRP $2,808

Rolex Deepsea Challenge

126067

MSRP $29,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seapod Bronze Archi46mm

Deepsea Challenge50mm

Power Reserve

Seapod Bronze Archi42h

Deepsea Challenge70h

Water Resistance

Seapod Bronze Archi200m

Deepsea Challenge1,000m

MSRP

Seapod Bronze Archi$2,808

Deepsea Challenge$29,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

46mm

50mm

Thickness

12mm

9.5mm

Lug Width

20mm

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Material

Bronze

RLX Titanium

Finish

Brushed and polished

RLX titanium

Water Resistance

200m

1000m

Caseback

Solid

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock system case architecture with nitrogen-alloyed steel ring and helium escape valve

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

—

Indices

Applied

Index

Lume

Yes

Chromalight

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9075

3230

Power Reserve

42h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,808

$29,100

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