Which is cheaper, the Kobold Phantom Chronograph or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

At MSRP the Formex Reef 42 mm is the cheaper of the two at $2,414, against $6,250 for the Kobold Phantom Chronograph — a $3,836 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold Phantom Chronograph or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Kobold Phantom Chronograph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Kobold Phantom Chronograph run compared to the Formex Reef 42 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Kobold Phantom Chronograph uses the Valjoux 7750 and the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1.

Side by side

Kobold Phantom ChronographvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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

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Kobold Phantom Chronograph

MSRP $6,250

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Formex Reef 42 mm

MSRP $2,414

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phantom Chronograph41mm

Reef 42 mm42mm

Power Reserve

Phantom Chronograph—

Reef 42 mm56h

Water Resistance

Phantom Chronograph300m

Reef 42 mm300m

MSRP

Phantom Chronograph$6,250

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 7750

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,250

$2,414

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