Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Manatee or the Seiko Prospex LX line?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex LX line is the cheaper of the two at $6,500, against $7,020 for the Ikepod Manatee — a $520 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Manatee or the Seiko Prospex LX line?

The Seiko Prospex LX line wears larger at 44.8mm versus 40mm for the Ikepod Manatee — a 4.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Manatee or the Seiko Prospex LX line?

The Seiko Prospex LX line is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Ikepod Manatee.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ikepod Manatee or the Seiko Prospex LX line?

The Seiko Prospex LX line carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Ikepod Manatee.

What movement does the Ikepod Manatee run compared to the Seiko Prospex LX line?

The Ikepod Manatee runs a automatic caliber, while the Seiko Prospex LX line runs a spring drive (5R65).

Side by side

Ikepod ManateevsSeiko Prospex LX line

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

Ikepod Manatee

184-manatee-mint

MSRP $7,020

Seiko Prospex LX line

snr029j1

MSRP $6,500

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Manatee40mm

Prospex LX line44.8mm

Power Reserve

Manatee40h

Prospex LX line72h

Water Resistance

Manatee100m

Prospex LX line300m

MSRP

Manatee$7,020

Prospex LX line$6,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

5R65

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,020

$6,500

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