Which is cheaper, the Kobold Seal 25th Anniversary Edition or the Seiko Astron?

At MSRP the Seiko Astron is the cheaper of the two at $3,100, against $8,500 for the Kobold Seal 25th Anniversary Edition — a $5,400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold Seal 25th Anniversary Edition or the Seiko Astron?

The Seiko Astron wears larger at 44.1mm versus 43.5mm for the Kobold Seal 25th Anniversary Edition — a 0.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Kobold Seal 25th Anniversary Edition or the Seiko Astron?

The Kobold Seal 25th Anniversary Edition is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Astron.

What movement does the Kobold Seal 25th Anniversary Edition run compared to the Seiko Astron?

The Kobold Seal 25th Anniversary Edition runs a automatic caliber, while the Seiko Astron runs a quartz (Seiko 5X83).

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Kobold Seal 25th Anniversary EditionvsSeiko Astron

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Kobold Seal 25th Anniversary Edition

MSRP $8,500

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MSRP $3,100

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seal 25th Anniversary Edition43.5mm

Astron44.1mm

Power Reserve

Seal 25th Anniversary Edition—

Astron—

Water Resistance

Seal 25th Anniversary Edition100m

Astron100m

MSRP

Seal 25th Anniversary Edition$8,500

Astron$3,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Curved

AR Coating

—

Super-clear coating

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Seiko 5X83

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$8,500

$3,100

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