Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Seapod S030 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

At MSRP the Ikepod Seapod S030 is the cheaper of the two at $1,566, against $4,500 for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 — a $2,934 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Seapod S030 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Ikepod Seapod S030 wears larger at 46mm versus 45mm for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Ikepod Seapod S030 run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Ikepod Seapod S030 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Ikepod Seapod S030vsVortic Watch Company Springfield 173

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

Ikepod Seapod S030

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MSRP $1,566

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173

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MSRP $4,500

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seapod S03046mm

Springfield 17345mm

Power Reserve

Seapod S03040h

Springfield 17340h

Water Resistance

Seapod S030100m

Springfield 173100m

MSRP

Seapod S030$1,566

Springfield 173$4,500

Full specifications

Case

2 specs

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,566

$4,500

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