Kobold Soarway Diver SealvsKobold Soarway Diver Seal Monobloc

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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 Soarway Diver Seal at true scale

Soarway Diver Seal

Kobold Soarway Diver Seal Monobloc at true scale

Soarway Diver Seal Monobloc

Diameter

43.5mm

43.5mm

Thickness

17mm

17mm

Water Resistance

1000m

highest

100m

MSRP

$5,450

$1,650

lowest

Movement

ETA 2824-2

ETA 2824-2

Case

3 specs
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Resin
Water Resistance
1000m
100m

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$1,650
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Kobold Soarway Diver Seal

Owners praise the Kobold Soarway Diver Seal for its attractive design, particularly with upgraded dials, and its lightweight titanium construction, noting it offers better wrist balance and superior overall construction. One owner found the ivory dial a bit pale but transformed its appearance with a brown leather strap. However, owners report persistent issues with the watch repeatedly stopping, with one instance of the second hand appearing to contact the minute hand, a problem that persisted even after a warranty replacement. Additionally, company owner's business practices and communication issues lead to extremely long service and repair times. Overall, owners rate the Kobold Soarway Diver Seal highly for its design and construction, though persistent mechanical issues and service concerns are significant drawbacks.

Kobold Soarway Diver Seal Monobloc

Owners report issues with the Kobold Soarway Diver Seal Monobloc, with one owner experiencing repeated stopping due to the second hand contacting the minute hand, a problem that persisted even after servicing and warranty replacement. Another owner also noted persistent issues post-service and replacement. The watch is offered for $499, with one unit noted to have had its plastic crown cap glued back on. On balance, owners report significant functional issues with the Kobold Soarway Diver Seal Monobloc, primarily related to the movement's reliability.