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Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
41mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$18,500
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde is the Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic ($23,300) — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Sinn 103 St Ty Hd at $2,797 (vs $18,500 for the Phantom SL Avantgarde) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Kobold Phantom SL is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Valjoux 7750) and Racing chrono. Stepping up, the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport ($39,350) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Kobold Phantom SL
Koboldmicro

Phantom SL

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$16,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Kobold Phantom SL Platinum
Koboldmicro

Phantom SL Platinum

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$48,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Kobold Phantom SL 18K Rose Gold
Koboldmicro

Phantom SL 18K Rose Gold

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$34,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
BA111OD Chapter 5.1 Chrono Magma
BA111ODmicro

Chapter 5.1 Chrono Magma

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,120MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Olech & Wajs Watches MIRAGE III
Olech & Wajs Watchesmicro

MIRAGE III

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Laco Hockenheim
Lacomicro

Hockenheim

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Whitby Watch Co. Intrepid X
Whitby Watch Co.micro

Intrepid X

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,175MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Cadola Arctic White
Cadolamicro

Arctic White

 
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Crafter Blue Hyperion Ocean Chronograph
Crafter Bluemicro

Hyperion Ocean Chronograph

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,399MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Timefactors Vanguard
Timefactorsmicro

Vanguard

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,027MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Louis Erard 2300 Sport Chronograph
Louis Erardmicro
Sport Chronograph

2300 Sport Chronograph

3 variants
44mm·Automatic
$4,146MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Echo/Neutra Averau Ceramic Chrono “Amaranth”
Echo/Neutramicro

Averau Ceramic Chrono “Amaranth”

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Hublot Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic
Hublot
Big Bang

Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic

5 variants · Big Bang
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$23,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph 43mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph 43mm

Ref. 26622TI.GG.D002CA.01
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Hublot Big Bang Unico 42mm Ceramic
Hublot

Big Bang Unico 42mm Ceramic

3 variants · Big Bang
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$26,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Titanium 45mm
Hublot

Classic Fusion Aerofusion Titanium 45mm

3 variants · Classic Fusion
45mm·Automatic
$17,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Breitling Chronomat B01 42
Breitling

Chronomat B01 42

33 variants · Chronomat
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$9,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44
Breitling
Chronomat

Super Chronomat B01 44

5 variants · Chronomat
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$10,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Linde Werdelin Spidospeed Titanium – 3D Movement
Linde Werdelin

Spidospeed Titanium – 3D Movement

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$26,667MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Burgundy Limited Edition
Norqain

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Burgundy Limited Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$10,724MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport

4 variants · Carrera
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black
Norqain

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$10,611MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Panerai Luminor Chrono Flyback Luna Rossa Titanio
Panerai

Luminor Chrono Flyback Luna Rossa Titanio

Ref. PAM01654
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph

Ref. CDD2180.FT8120
42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde

Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Sinn 103 St Ty Hd
Sinn
Series 103

103 St Ty Hd

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,797MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Breitling Top Time B01
Breitling

Top Time B01

8 variants · Top Time
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM

Ref. L3.821.1.53.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Tudor Black Bay Chrono
Tudor

Black Bay Chrono

5 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford
Frederique Constant

Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK

3 variants · Spirit Flyback
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Norqain Adventure Chrono 41mm NHL Limited Edition
Norqain

Adventure Chrono 41mm NHL Limited Edition

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,204MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Fortis Novonaut N-42
Fortis

Novonaut N-42

4 variants · Novonaut
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,230MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Norqain Adventure Chrono Swiss Football National Team Limited Edition
Norqain

Adventure Chrono Swiss Football National Team Limited Edition

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,094MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Breitling Avenger Chronograph 45 Night Mission
Breitling

Avenger Chronograph 45 Night Mission

4 variants · Avenger
45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Breitling

Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk

Ref. A233802A/L586/535X/A18DSA.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm
Omega

Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm

Ref. 326.30.40.50.01.002
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport

Ref. CBU5080.FT6272
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$39,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Chronograph Cathedral Minute Repeater Polished Titanium 45mm
Hublot

Big Bang Tourbillon Chronograph Cathedral Minute Repeater Polished Titanium 45mm

Ref. 404.NS.0110.RX
45mm·Manual
$338,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex

Cosmograph Daytona

19 variants · Ref. 126518LN
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$42,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Massena LAB Chronograph Monopoussoir Sylvain Pinaud x Massena LAB
Massena LAB

Chronograph Monopoussoir Sylvain Pinaud x Massena LAB

 
42mm·Manual
$180,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon X Porsche Panamericana
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon X Porsche Panamericana

Ref. CBS5012.FC6571
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$38,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Breitling Top Time B21 Ford Mustang
Breitling

Top Time B21 Ford Mustang

2 variants · Top Time
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$51,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Hublot Big Bang Summer Multi-Colored Ceramic 42 mm
Hublot

Big Bang Summer Multi-Colored Ceramic 42 mm

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$34,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport X Senna
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport X Senna

Ref. CBU5081.FT6274
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$40,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm

5 variants · Speedmaster
44.25mm·Automatic·100m WR
$42,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Hublot Spirit of Big Bang
Hublot
Big Bang

Spirit of Big Bang

4 variants · Big Bang
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$37,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Patek Philippe Grand Complications 6159
Patek Philippemicro

Grand Complications 6159

Ref. 6159
39.5mm·Automatic
$130,033MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Breitling Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar
Breitling

Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar

4 variants · Navitimer
43mm·Automatic
$30,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
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