Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Solaris or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition is the cheaper of the two at $1,150, against $8,100 for the Ikepod Solaris — a $6,950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Solaris or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

The Ikepod Solaris wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Solaris or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

The Ikepod Solaris is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ikepod Solaris or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Ikepod Solaris.

What movement does the Ikepod Solaris run compared to the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

The Ikepod Solaris runs a quartz caliber, while the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition runs a automatic (6R55).

Side by side

Ikepod SolarisvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

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

Ikepod Solaris

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MSRP $8,100

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

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MSRP $1,150

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Solaris40mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition39.5mm

Power Reserve

Solaris40h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition72h

Water Resistance

Solaris100m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition200m

MSRP

Solaris$8,100

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition$1,150

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

6R55

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$8,100

$1,150

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