Which is cheaper, the Sinn 717 or the Kobold Arctic Diver?

At MSRP the Kobold Arctic Diver is the cheaper of the two at $4,950, against $5,389 for the Sinn 717 — a $439 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sinn 717 or the Kobold Arctic Diver?

The Sinn 717 wears larger at 45mm versus 44.5mm for the Kobold Arctic Diver — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sinn 717 or the Kobold Arctic Diver?

The Kobold Arctic Diver is rated to 500m versus 200m for the Sinn 717.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sinn 717 or the Kobold Arctic Diver?

The Kobold Arctic Diver carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Sinn 717.

What movement does the Sinn 717 run compared to the Kobold Arctic Diver?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sinn 717 uses the SINN Movement SZ01 and the Kobold Arctic Diver uses the ETA 2824.

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Sinn 717vsKobold Arctic Diver

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

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Sinn 717

717

MSRP $5,389

Kobold Arctic Diver

arctic-diver-tactical

MSRP $4,950

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

71745mm

Arctic Diver44.5mm

Power Reserve

71738h

Arctic Diver40h

Water Resistance

717200m

Arctic Diver500m

MSRP

717$5,389

Arctic Diver$4,950

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Black

—

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

Luminescent

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SINN Movement SZ01

ETA 2824

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Chronograph, Date, Pilot's Bezel

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,389

$4,950

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