Which is cheaper, the Kobold Professional Chronograph or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series is the cheaper of the two at $1,125, against $1,450 for the Kobold Professional Chronograph — a $325 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold Professional Chronograph or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series wears larger at 40.2mm versus 40mm for the Kobold Professional Chronograph — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Kobold Professional Chronograph or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Kobold Professional Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Kobold Professional Chronograph or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Kobold Professional Chronograph.

What movement does the Kobold Professional Chronograph run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Kobold Professional Chronograph runs a manual caliber (ETA 7760), while the Seiko Presage Classic Series runs a automatic (6R5J).

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Kobold Professional ChronographvsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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Kobold Professional Chronograph

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MSRP $1,450

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Seiko Presage Classic Series

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MSRP $1,125

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Professional Chronograph40mm

Presage Classic Series40.2mm

Power Reserve

Professional Chronograph40h

Presage Classic Series72h

Water Resistance

Professional Chronograph100m

Presage Classic Series100m

MSRP

Professional Chronograph$1,450

Presage Classic Series$1,125

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

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Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

ETA 7760

6R5J

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,450

$1,125

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