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Sinn 900 DIAPALvsKobold Phantom Black Ops

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What people say

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Sinn 900 DIAPAL

Owners praise the Sinn 900 DIAPAL for its 24-hour GMT hand and Sinn's proprietary technologies including the TEGIMENT case, AR dehumidification, and copper phosphate tablet. The internal rotating bezel is noted as very easy to turn but prone to being knocked out of position, making it unreliable for elapsed time. Some owners find the large dial contributes to an illusion of a bigger watch. On balance, owners value the Sinn 900 DIAPAL for its advanced proprietary technologies and GMT functionality.

Kobold Phantom Black Ops

Owners find the Kobold well-constructed overall, with a serviceable ETA 7750 movement, though one notes the subdials and day/date indicator read surprisingly subdued on the dial. The brand draws mixed feedback on value: multiple owners cite overpricing relative to specs and report poor customer service and managerial issues, though one owner had a positive repair experience. On balance, the Kobold's solid build quality is offset by widespread concern over pricing and inconsistent customer support.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
900 DIAPAL44mm
Phantom Black Ops41mm
Power Reserve
900 DIAPAL42h
Phantom Black Ops
Water Resistance
900 DIAPAL200m
Phantom Black Ops300m
MSRP
900 DIAPAL$5,000
Phantom Black Ops$6,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
15.5mm
17mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
satinized
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret L120
Valjoux 7750
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
GMT, Date, Chronograph, Pilot's Bezel
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,000
$6,450
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