Which is cheaper, the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde or the Grand Seiko SBGK006?

At MSRP the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde is the cheaper of the two at $18,500, against $22,200 for the Grand Seiko SBGK006 — a $3,700 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde or the Grand Seiko SBGK006?

The Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Grand Seiko SBGK006 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde or the Grand Seiko SBGK006?

The Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGK006.

What movement does the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGK006?

The Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde runs a automatic caliber (Valjoux 7750), while the Grand Seiko SBGK006 runs a manual (Grand Seiko 9S63).

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Kobold Phantom SL AvantgardevsGrand Seiko SBGK006

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Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde

MSRP $18,500

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MSRP $22,200

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phantom SL Avantgarde41mm

SBGK00639mm

Power Reserve

Phantom SL Avantgarde—

SBGK00672h

Water Resistance

Phantom SL Avantgarde200m

SBGK00630m

MSRP

Phantom SL Avantgarde$18,500

SBGK006$22,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 7750

Grand Seiko 9S63

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$18,500

$22,200

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