Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi or the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

At MSRP the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench is the cheaper of the two at $428, against $2,808 for the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi — a $2,380 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi or the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

The Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi wears larger at 46mm versus 37mm for the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi or the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

The Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi or the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

The Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench.

What movement does the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi run compared to the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi uses the Miyota 9075 and the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench uses the Miyota 82s5.

Side by side

Ikepod Seapod Bronze ArchivsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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

Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi

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MSRP $2,808

Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seapod Bronze Archi46mm

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm

Power Reserve

Seapod Bronze Archi42h

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h

Water Resistance

Seapod Bronze Archi200m

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m

MSRP

Seapod Bronze Archi$2,808

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

—

Lume

Yes

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9075

Miyota 82s5

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,808

$428

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