Which is cheaper, the Kobold Sir Ernest Shackleton or the Rolex Oyster Perpetual?

At MSRP the Kobold Sir Ernest Shackleton is the cheaper of the two at $5,750, against $6,200 for the Rolex Oyster Perpetual — a $450 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold Sir Ernest Shackleton or the Rolex Oyster Perpetual?

The Kobold Sir Ernest Shackleton wears larger at 43.5mm versus 31mm for the Rolex Oyster Perpetual — a 12.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Kobold Sir Ernest Shackleton run compared to the Rolex Oyster Perpetual?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Kobold Sir Ernest Shackleton uses the ETA 2824-2 and the Rolex Oyster Perpetual uses the 2232.

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Kobold Sir Ernest Shackleton

MSRP $5,750

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual

277200

MSRP $6,200

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18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sir Ernest Shackleton43.5mm

Oyster Perpetual31mm

Power Reserve

Sir Ernest Shackleton—

Oyster Perpetual55h

Water Resistance

Sir Ernest Shackleton100m

Oyster Perpetual100m

MSRP

Sir Ernest Shackleton$5,750

Oyster Perpetual$6,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

Dial Color

—

Green

Indices

—

Index

Lume

None

Chromalight

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

2232

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

55h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,750

$6,200

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