Kobold Soarway Diver SafarivsMarathon JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic

Owners report recurring issues with the Kobold Soarway Diver Safari, including instances where the watch stops when the second hand contacts the minute hand, a problem that persisted even after warranty replacements and servicing. One owner noted their Safari, featuring a sand-colored DLC coating, runs and keeps time perfectly with its ETA 2892-2 movement. On balance, owners have experienced significant reliability concerns with the Kobold Soarway Diver Safari, despite one report of perfect timekeeping.

Owners widely praise the Marathon JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic as a tough, underrated tool watch with lifestyle appeal, highlighting its robust build and tritium lume for excellent legibility. However, its 46mm size is a common criticism, with some finding it heavy and top-heavy, and the OEM rubber strap stiff. One owner noted the watch runs about 10 seconds fast after three days, and the ETA 2836-2 movement offers approximately two days of power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic highly for its robust tool-watch build and legibility, despite its substantial size.