Which is cheaper, the Kobold Globetrotter or the Seiko DressKX?

At MSRP the Seiko DressKX is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $750 for the Kobold Globetrotter — a $435 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold Globetrotter or the Seiko DressKX?

The Seiko DressKX wears larger at 40mm versus 37mm for the Kobold Globetrotter — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Kobold Globetrotter or the Seiko DressKX?

The Kobold Globetrotter is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Seiko DressKX.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Kobold Globetrotter or the Seiko DressKX?

The Seiko DressKX carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Kobold Globetrotter.

What movement does the Kobold Globetrotter run compared to the Seiko DressKX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Kobold Globetrotter uses the Foerster F.197 and the Seiko DressKX uses the Seiko 4R36.

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Kobold GlobetrottervsSeiko DressKX

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Kobold Globetrotter

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MSRP $750

Seiko DressKX

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MSRP $315

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Globetrotter37mm

DressKX40mm

Power Reserve

Globetrotter40h

DressKX41h

Water Resistance

Globetrotter30m

DressKX100m

MSRP

Globetrotter$750

DressKX$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Foerster F.197

Seiko 4R36

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$750

$315

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