Which is cheaper, the Kobold Phantom Chronograph or the Seiko Astron?

At MSRP the Seiko Astron is the cheaper of the two at $3,100, against $6,250 for the Kobold Phantom Chronograph — a $3,150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold Phantom Chronograph or the Seiko Astron?

The Seiko Astron wears larger at 44.1mm versus 41mm for the Kobold Phantom Chronograph — a 3.1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Kobold Phantom Chronograph or the Seiko Astron?

The Kobold Phantom Chronograph is rated to 300m versus 10m for the Seiko Astron.

What movement does the Kobold Phantom Chronograph run compared to the Seiko Astron?

The Kobold Phantom Chronograph runs a automatic caliber (Valjoux 7750), while the Seiko Astron runs a quartz (Seiko 5X83).

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Kobold Phantom ChronographvsSeiko Astron

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MSRP $3,100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phantom Chronograph41mm

Astron44.1mm

Power Reserve

Phantom Chronograph—

Astron—

Water Resistance

Phantom Chronograph300m

Astron100m

MSRP

Phantom Chronograph$6,250

Astron$3,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Curved

AR Coating

—

Super-clear coating

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 7750

Seiko 5X83

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,250

$3,100

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