Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Manatee or the Fortis Novonaut N-42?

At MSRP the Fortis Novonaut N-42 is the cheaper of the two at $5,230, against $7,020 for the Ikepod Manatee — a $1,790 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Manatee or the Fortis Novonaut N-42?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Ikepod Manatee — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Manatee or the Fortis Novonaut N-42?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Ikepod Manatee.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ikepod Manatee or the Fortis Novonaut N-42?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Ikepod Manatee.

Side by side

Ikepod ManateevsFortis Novonaut N-42

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

Ikepod Manatee

184-manatee-mint

MSRP $7,020

Fortis Novonaut N-42

N-42

MSRP $5,230

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Manatee40mm

Novonaut N-4242mm

Power Reserve

Manatee40h

Novonaut N-4260h

Water Resistance

Manatee100m

Novonaut N-42300m

MSRP

Manatee$7,020

Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Titanium Legacy

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Manufacture Caliber WERK 17

Power Reserve

40h

60h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,020

$5,230

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