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Kobold Sir Ernest ShackletonvsRockwell Time Merlin Elite

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Sir Ernest Shackleton
KoboldSir Ernest Shackleton
MSRP $5,750
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Merlin Elite
Rockwell TimeMerlin Elite
MSRP $11,000
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At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sir Ernest Shackleton43.5mm
Merlin Elite44mm
Power Reserve
Sir Ernest Shackleton—
Merlin Elite—
Water Resistance
Sir Ernest Shackleton100m
Merlin Elite—
MSRP
Sir Ernest Shackleton$5,750
Merlin Elite$11,000

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43.5mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Water Resistance
100m
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Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,750
$11,000
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