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

At MSRP the Laco Kiel Sport is the cheaper of the two at $2,890, against $6,450 for the Kobold SMG-2 — a $3,560 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Kobold SMG-2 wears larger at 43.5mm versus 43mm for the Laco Kiel Sport — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

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

The Kobold SMG-2 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Laco Kiel Sport.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Kobold SMG-2 uses the ETA 2893-2 and the Laco Kiel Sport uses the Sellita SW500.

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Kobold SMG-2vsLaco Kiel Sport

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

MSRP $6,450

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MSRP $2,890

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SMG-243.5mm

Kiel Sport43mm

Power Reserve

SMG-2—

Kiel Sport—

Water Resistance

SMG-2200m

Kiel Sport100m

MSRP

SMG-2$6,450

Kiel Sport$2,890

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

43.5mm

43mm

Thickness

15mm

0mm

Lug Width

22mm

0mm

Water Resistance

200m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

ETA 2893-2

Sellita SW500

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,450

$2,890

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