Which is cheaper, the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II or the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic?

At MSRP the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $453, against $750 for the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II — a $297 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II or the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II.

What movement does the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II uses the ETA 2824-2 and the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic uses the Miyota 8315.

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Kobold Richard E. Byrd IIvsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic

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Kobold Richard E. Byrd II

richard-e-byrd-ii

MSRP $750

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Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic

22-SA-003-RB1-GRN

MSRP $453

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9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Richard E. Byrd II40mm

Skindiver Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

Richard E. Byrd II40h

Skindiver Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Richard E. Byrd II100m

Skindiver Automatic150m

MSRP

Richard E. Byrd II$750

Skindiver Automatic$453

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

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Green

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

Miyota 8315

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$750

$453

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