Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

At MSRP the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $328, against $2,808 for the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi — a $2,480 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi wears larger at 46mm versus 38mm for the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph.

What movement does the Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi run compared to the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Ikepod Seapod Bronze Archi runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9075), while the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph runs a quartz (Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz).

Side by side

Ikepod Seapod Bronze ArchivsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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 Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seapod Bronze Archi46mm

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm

Power Reserve

Seapod Bronze Archi42h

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Seapod Bronze Archi200m

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m

MSRP

Seapod Bronze Archi$2,808

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

Yes

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9075

Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,808

$328

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