Which is cheaper, the Kobold Lynx or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

At MSRP the Zero West RAF-C (1940) is the cheaper of the two at $2,750, against $3,950 for the Kobold Lynx — a $1,200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold Lynx or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

The Zero West RAF-C (1940) wears larger at 44mm versus 36mm for the Kobold Lynx — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Kobold Lynx or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

The Kobold Lynx carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Zero West RAF-C (1940).

What movement does the Kobold Lynx run compared to the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Kobold Lynx uses the ETA 2892 and the Zero West RAF-C (1940) uses the ETA 2824.

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Kobold LynxvsZero West RAF-C (1940)

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Kobold Lynx

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MSRP $3,950

Zero West RAF-C (1940)

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MSRP $2,750

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Lynx36mm

RAF-C (1940)44mm

Power Reserve

Lynx40h

RAF-C (1940)38h

Water Resistance

Lynx100m

RAF-C (1940)100m

MSRP

Lynx$3,950

RAF-C (1940)$2,750

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Case

4 specs

Diameter

36mm

44mm

Thickness

10mm

14.1mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

49.6mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2892

ETA 2824

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,950

$2,750

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