Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Skeleton Chrono VK63vsKobold Phantom SL Avantgarde

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Skeleton Chrono VK63 at true scale

Ascari Skeleton Chrono VK63

Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde at true scale

Phantom SL Avantgarde

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Thickness

13.4mm

lowest

17mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

MSRP

$295

lowest

$18,500

Movement

Seiko VK63

Valjoux 7750

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.4mm
17mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Valjoux 7750
Type
Meca-Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$18,500
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Skeleton Chrono VK63

Owners widely praise the Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Skeleton Chrono VK63 for its visually appealing and unique skeletonized dial, with some finding good craftsmanship and standard specifications for the price. However, multiple owners report significant issues with product quality and customer service, including watches stopping working within a year and poor experiences with refunds and repairs. One owner notes the skeletonized dial is less useful than a 24-hour indicator, and the $225 price for a quartz movement is questioned as overpriced for perceived value. On balance, owners are split on the Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Skeleton Chrono VK63, with strong opinions ranging from beautiful and good value to poor quality and overpriced.

Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde

Owners report the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde can be found for better value on the secondary market, though customer service issues and long repair times are significant concerns for some. One owner reported a crown threading issue on their steel Phantom, while another experienced the same problem on a titanium model. Despite these drawbacks, some owners still appreciate the watch's style and build quality. Overall, owners rate the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde with mixed feelings due to customer service concerns despite appreciating its style and build quality.