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Kobold SMG-2vsGrand Seiko SBGC253

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SMG-2
KoboldSMG-2
MSRP $6,450
SBGC253
Grand SeikoSBGC253
MSRP $13,200
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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SMG-243.5mm
SBGC25344.5mm
Power Reserve
SMG-240h
SBGC25372h
Water Resistance
SMG-2200m
SBGC253200m
MSRP
SMG-2$6,450
SBGC253$13,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
—
Chronograph
Diameter
43.5mm
44.5mm
Thickness
15mm
16.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
—
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893
9R86
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,450
$13,200
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