Kobold SMG-2vsMühle-Glashütte Seebataillon GMT

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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 SMG-2 at true scale

SMG-2

Mühle-Glashütte Seebataillon GMT at true scale

Seebataillon GMT

Diameter

43.5mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

53.4mm

Thickness

15mm

12.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

56h

MSRP

$6,450

$3,410

lowest

Movement

ETA 2893-2

Sellita SW330-2

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.5mm
45mm
Thickness
15mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
53.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
titanium
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Sellita SW330-2
Power Reserve
0h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,450
$3,410
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Reviews

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

Kobold SMG-2

Owners praise the Kobold SMG-2's attractive design, lightweight titanium case, and satin blue dial. The watch keeps excellent time, with one owner noting it loses or gains a couple seconds a day depending on position and has a 42-hour power reserve. Owners express strong reservations about Kobold's pricing and customer service, detailing year-long service delays, unauthorized dial and hand changes, and communication issues with the company owner. Some owners still appreciate the watch's style and build quality, especially when acquired on the secondary market. Overall, owners rate the Kobold SMG-2 highly for its attractive design and lightweight titanium case, despite significant frustrations with the brand's customer service and pricing.

Mühle-Glashütte Seebataillon GMT

Owners widely praise the Mühle-Glashütte Seebataillon GMT for its appealing GMT diver design, military vibe, and quality feel, with many appreciating its titanium case, unique countdown bezel, and blue colorway. Some owners find the 45mm case size a bit large, though one reviewer notes its 44mm size and 12.7mm thickness offer a subtle wrist presence for a large watch. One owner finds the Sellita SW330-2 movement fussy to adjust, while another criticizes the clasp as stamped metal. Overall, owners rate the Mühle-Glashütte Seebataillon GMT highly for its comfortable, stunning tool watch design and titanium construction.