Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Seapod S003 or the HELM Togiak Scout?

At MSRP the HELM Togiak Scout is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $1,566 for the Ikepod Seapod S003 — a $1,301 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Seapod S003 or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The Ikepod Seapod S003 wears larger at 46mm versus 39.5mm for the HELM Togiak Scout — a 6.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Seapod S003 or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The Ikepod Seapod S003 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the HELM Togiak Scout.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ikepod Seapod S003 or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The HELM Togiak Scout carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Ikepod Seapod S003.

What movement does the Ikepod Seapod S003 run compared to the HELM Togiak Scout?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Ikepod Seapod S003 uses the Miyota 9039 and the HELM Togiak Scout uses the Seiko Instruments NH36.

Side by side

Ikepod Seapod S003vsHELM Togiak Scout

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

HELM Togiak Scout

togiak-scout

MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seapod S00346mm

Togiak Scout39.5mm

Power Reserve

Seapod S00340h

Togiak Scout40h

Water Resistance

Seapod S003200m

Togiak Scout100m

MSRP

Seapod S003$1,566

Togiak Scout$265

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Lume

Yes

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko Instruments NH36

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Day, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,566

$265

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Ikepod Seapod S003

The Ikepod Seapod S003 features a unique pixelated dial and applied hour plots, housing a Miyota 9039 movement. Owners note the strap can attract lint. The watch is priced at $1,795 USD, though its gripless bezel and fixed strap limit practical dive functionality. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Ikepod Seapod S003's distinctive design as its primary appeal.

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HELM Togiak Scout

Owners widely praise the HELM Togiak Scout for its impeccable build quality and top-flight customer service, noting it wears smaller than its specifications suggest and offers great visibility in water. Some owners across the HELM line flag slightly misaligned bezels, and a few find the watches unnecessarily thick. The HELM Togiak Scout is priced at $285. Overall, owners rate the HELM Togiak Scout highly for its solid tool watch construction and wearability at the price.

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