Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Seapod S003 or the Astor + Banks AB1405?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB1405 is the cheaper of the two at $1,499, against $1,566 for the Ikepod Seapod S003 — a $67 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Seapod S003 or the Astor + Banks AB1405?

The Ikepod Seapod S003 wears larger at 46mm versus 42mm for the Astor + Banks AB1405 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Seapod S003 or the Astor + Banks AB1405?

The Ikepod Seapod S003 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB1405.

What movement does the Ikepod Seapod S003 run compared to the Astor + Banks AB1405?

The Ikepod Seapod S003 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual (Manual Swiss).

Side by side

Ikepod Seapod S003vsAstor + Banks AB1405

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

Ikepod Seapod S003

92-seapod-s003-francois

MSRP $1,566

Astor + Banks AB1405

mechanical-ab14

MSRP $1,499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seapod S00346mm

AB140542mm

Power Reserve

Seapod S00340h

AB140540h

Water Resistance

Seapod S003200m

AB140550m

MSRP

Seapod S003$1,566

AB1405$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

Yes

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Manual Swiss

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,566

$1,499

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