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Kobold SMG-2vsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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SMG-2
KoboldSMG-2
MSRP $6,450
SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700
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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SMG-243.5mm
SBGH28943.8mm
Power Reserve
SMG-240h
SBGH28955h
Water Resistance
SMG-2200m
SBGH289200m
MSRP
SMG-2$6,450
SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
43.5mm
43.8mm
Thickness
15mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
—
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,450
$7,700
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