Which is cheaper, the Kobold SMG-2 or the Laco Phoenix?

At MSRP the Laco Phoenix is the cheaper of the two at $2,550, against $6,450 for the Kobold SMG-2 — a $3,900 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold SMG-2 or the Laco Phoenix?

The Laco Phoenix wears larger at 44mm versus 43.5mm for the Kobold SMG-2 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Kobold SMG-2 or the Laco Phoenix?

The Kobold SMG-2 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Laco Phoenix.

What movement does the Kobold SMG-2 run compared to the Laco Phoenix?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Kobold SMG-2 uses the ETA 2893-2 and the Laco Phoenix uses the Valjoux 7750.

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Kobold SMG-2vsLaco Phoenix

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MSRP $6,450

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MSRP $2,550

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SMG-243.5mm

Phoenix44mm

Power Reserve

SMG-2—

Phoenix40h

Water Resistance

SMG-2200m

Phoenix50m

MSRP

SMG-2$6,450

Phoenix$2,550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

43.5mm

44mm

Thickness

15mm

16mm

Lug Width

22mm

0mm

Water Resistance

200m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2893-2

Valjoux 7750

Power Reserve

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,450

$2,550

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