Kobold Soarway Diver SafarivsPanerai Luminor Marina PAM01707 Carbotech

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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 Soarway Diver Safari at true scale

Soarway Diver Safari

Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01707 Carbotech at true scale

Luminor Marina PAM01707 Carbotech

Diameter

43.5mm

44mm

Thickness

14mm

lowest

14.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

3h

MSRP

$6,050

lowest

$15,600

Movement

ETA 2824-2

P.9010

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43.5mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
14.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbotech

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
None
beige Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
P.9010
Power Reserve
0h
3h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,050
$15,600
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Reviews

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

Kobold Soarway Diver Safari

Owners widely report the Kobold Soarway Diver Safari offers quality exceeding that of many more expensive dive watches. One owner notes their watch, featuring a sand-colored DLC coating, runs and keeps time perfectly. However, some owners have experienced recurring issues with their watches stopping, even after servicing and warranty replacements, with external factors suggested as a potential cause. Overall, owners rate the Kobold Soarway Diver Safari highly for its exceptional build quality relative to its price point.

Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01707 Carbotech

The Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01707 Carbotech is noted for its lightweight, stealthy Carbotech case with a unique marbled pattern, a vintage-inspired matte black sandwich dial without a date, and beige Super-LumiNova. Some reviewers find the stark white dial printing clashes with the beige lume, and one owner prefers the feel of stainless steel over Carbotech. Strap changes require a tool, and the small-seconds subdial at 9 o'clock is described by one source as slightly off-balance. The watch is priced at EUR 15,200 and features the automatic P.9010 movement with a three-day power reserve and adjustable hour hand. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01707 Carbotech for its distinctive Carbotech case and classic dial design, despite minor aesthetic and functional points of discussion.

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