Which is cheaper, the Kobold Limits or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

At MSRP the Kobold Limits is the cheaper of the two at $1,250, against $1,995 for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern — a $745 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold Limits or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Kobold Limits wears larger at 42.5mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Kobold Limits or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Kobold Limits is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern.

What movement does the Kobold Limits run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Kobold Limits runs a automatic caliber (ETA 2824-2), while the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

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Kobold Limits

MSRP $1,250

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MSRP $1,995

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Limits42.5mm

Mid-Century Modern38mm

Power Reserve

Limits—

Mid-Century Modern45h

Water Resistance

Limits300m

Mid-Century Modern100m

MSRP

Limits$1,250

Mid-Century Modern$1,995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Domed

AR Coating

—

Underside

Dial Color

—

Silver

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,250

$1,995

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