Which is cheaper, the Kobold Limits or the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley?

At MSRP the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley is the cheaper of the two at $980, against $1,250 for the Kobold Limits — a $270 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold Limits or the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley?

The Kobold Limits wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Kobold Limits or the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley?

The Kobold Limits is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley.

What movement does the Kobold Limits run compared to the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley?

The Kobold Limits runs a automatic caliber (ETA 2824-2), while the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley runs a manual (Unitas 6498).

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Kobold LimitsvsSmiths Armstrong Siddeley

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Kobold Limits

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MSRP $1,250

Smiths Armstrong Siddeley

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MSRP $980

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Limits42.5mm

Armstrong Siddeley42mm

Power Reserve

Limits40h

Armstrong Siddeley—

Water Resistance

Limits300m

Armstrong Siddeley100m

MSRP

Limits$1,250

Armstrong Siddeley$980

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42.5mm

42mm

Thickness

14mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

52mm

Water Resistance

300m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Cream

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

Unitas 6498

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,250

$980

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