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Kobold Phantom SL AvantgardevsGrand Seiko SBGC253

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Phantom SL Avantgarde
KoboldPhantom SL Avantgarde
MSRP $18,500
SBGC253
Grand SeikoSBGC253
MSRP $13,200
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Phantom SL Avantgarde41mm
SBGC25344.5mm
Power Reserve
Phantom SL Avantgarde40h
SBGC25372h
Water Resistance
Phantom SL Avantgarde200m
SBGC253200m
MSRP
Phantom SL Avantgarde$18,500
SBGC253$13,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
—
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
44.5mm
Thickness
17mm
16.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
—
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7750
9R86
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$18,500
$13,200
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