Which is cheaper, the Kobold Limits or the Laco Phoenix?

At MSRP the Kobold Limits is the cheaper of the two at $1,250, against $2,550 for the Laco Phoenix — a $1,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold Limits or the Laco Phoenix?

The Laco Phoenix wears larger at 44mm versus 42.5mm for the Kobold Limits — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Kobold Limits or the Laco Phoenix?

The Kobold Limits is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Laco Phoenix.

What movement does the Kobold Limits run compared to the Laco Phoenix?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Kobold Limits uses the ETA 2824-2 and the Laco Phoenix uses the Valjoux 7750.

Side by side

Kobold LimitsvsLaco Phoenix

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MSRP $1,250

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MSRP $2,550

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Limits42.5mm

Phoenix44mm

Power Reserve

Limits—

Phoenix40h

Water Resistance

Limits300m

Phoenix50m

MSRP

Limits$1,250

Phoenix$2,550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42.5mm

44mm

Thickness

14mm

16mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

0mm

Lug Width

22mm

0mm

Water Resistance

300m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

Valjoux 7750

Power Reserve

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,250

$2,550

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