Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Hemipod HE02 or the Grand Seiko SBGA481?

At MSRP the Ikepod Hemipod HE02 is the cheaper of the two at $6,372, against $11,100 for the Grand Seiko SBGA481 — a $4,728 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Hemipod HE02 or the Grand Seiko SBGA481?

The Grand Seiko SBGA481 wears larger at 44.5mm versus 44mm for the Ikepod Hemipod HE02 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Hemipod HE02 or the Grand Seiko SBGA481?

The Grand Seiko SBGA481 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Ikepod Hemipod HE02.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ikepod Hemipod HE02 or the Grand Seiko SBGA481?

The Grand Seiko SBGA481 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Ikepod Hemipod HE02.

What movement does the Ikepod Hemipod HE02 run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGA481?

The Ikepod Hemipod HE02 runs a automatic caliber (ETA 7750), while the Grand Seiko SBGA481 runs a spring drive (9R65).

Side by side

Ikepod Hemipod HE02vsGrand Seiko SBGA481

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

Ikepod Hemipod HE02

249-hemipod-gen3-01

MSRP $6,372

Grand Seiko SBGA481

sbga481g

MSRP $11,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hemipod HE0244mm

SBGA48144.5mm

Power Reserve

Hemipod HE0240h

SBGA48172h

Water Resistance

Hemipod HE0250m

SBGA481200m

MSRP

Hemipod HE02$6,372

SBGA481$11,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA 7750

9R65

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,372

$11,100

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