Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Seapod S002 or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

At MSRP the Ikepod Seapod S002 is the cheaper of the two at $1,458, against $29,100 for the Rolex Deepsea Challenge — a $27,642 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Seapod S002 or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge wears larger at 50mm versus 46mm for the Ikepod Seapod S002 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Seapod S002 or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is rated to 11000m versus 200m for the Ikepod Seapod S002.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ikepod Seapod S002 or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Ikepod Seapod S002.

What movement does the Ikepod Seapod S002 run compared to the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Ikepod Seapod S002 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Rolex Deepsea Challenge uses the 3230.

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Ikepod Seapod S002vsRolex Deepsea Challenge

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Ikepod Seapod S002

91-seapod-s002-jacques

MSRP $1,458

Rolex Deepsea Challenge

126067

MSRP $29,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seapod S00246mm

Deepsea Challenge50mm

Power Reserve

Seapod S00240h

Deepsea Challenge70h

Water Resistance

Seapod S002200m

Deepsea Challenge1,000m

MSRP

Seapod S002$1,458

Deepsea Challenge$29,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

46mm

50mm

Thickness

12mm

9.5mm

Lug Width

20mm

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Material

Stainless Steel

RLX Titanium

Finish

Brushed and polished

RLX titanium

Water Resistance

200m

1000m

Caseback

Solid

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock system case architecture with nitrogen-alloyed steel ring and helium escape valve

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

—

Indices

Applied

Index

Lume

None

Chromalight

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

3230

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,458

$29,100

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