Kobold Phantom SL PlatinumvsSeagull Racing Style Power Reserve Indicator Tachymeter Complication Chronograph 42mm

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Kobold Phantom SL Platinum at true scale

Phantom SL Platinum

Seagull Racing Style Power Reserve Indicator Tachymeter Complication Chronograph 42mm at true scale

Racing Style Power Reserve Indicator Tachymeter Complication Chronograph 42mm

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49.5mm

Thickness

17mm

13.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

50m

MSRP

$48,500

$1,164

lowest

Movement

Valjoux 7750

Automatic

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
17mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Platinum
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$48,500
$1,164
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Reviews

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Kobold Phantom SL Platinum

Owners widely report the Kobold Phantom SL Platinum is a well-put-together watch, with one owner finding it well-made with good customer support. However, reviewers consistently flag the subdials and day/date indicator as being too subdued and difficult to read. One owner experienced significant issues with a year-long overhaul on a different Kobold model, citing unauthorized changes and long waits for repairs with poor communication. On balance, owners rate the Kobold Phantom SL Platinum well for its build quality, though legibility of the subdials and day/date is a noted drawback.

Seagull Racing Style Power Reserve Indicator Tachymeter Complication Chronograph 42mm

Owners widely praise the satisfying click of the chronograph pushers and consider the automatic movement fantastic. Reviewers note the Seagull Racing Style Power Reserve Indicator Tachymeter Complication Chronograph 42mm is a great-looking watch that successfully integrates multiple dial features while maintaining readability. On balance, owners rate the Seagull Racing Style Power Reserve Indicator Tachymeter Complication Chronograph 42mm highly for its impressive feature integration and movement performance at its price point.

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