Which is cheaper, the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm or the Kobold Phantom SL?

At MSRP the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm is the cheaper of the two at $8,645, against $16,500 for the Kobold Phantom SL — a $7,855 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm or the Kobold Phantom SL?

The Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Kobold Phantom SL — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm or the Kobold Phantom SL?

The Kobold Phantom SL is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm or the Kobold Phantom SL?

The Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm carries a 62-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Kobold Phantom SL.

What movement does the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm run compared to the Kobold Phantom SL?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm uses the NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre and the Kobold Phantom SL uses the Valjoux 7750.

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Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm

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MSRP $8,645

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Kobold Phantom SL

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MSRP $16,500

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm42mm

Phantom SL41mm

Power Reserve

Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm62h

Phantom SL40h

Water Resistance

Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm100m

Phantom SL200m

MSRP

Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm$8,645

Phantom SL$16,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Skeleton

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre

Valjoux 7750

Power Reserve

62h

40h

Complications

Chronograph, Skeleton

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$8,645

$16,500

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