Which is cheaper, the Kobold Soarway Diver Safari or the Seiko Monster?

At MSRP the Seiko Monster is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $6,050 for the Kobold Soarway Diver Safari — a $5,500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold Soarway Diver Safari or the Seiko Monster?

The Kobold Soarway Diver Safari wears larger at 43.5mm versus 42.4mm for the Seiko Monster — a 1.1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Kobold Soarway Diver Safari or the Seiko Monster?

The Kobold Soarway Diver Safari is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Seiko Monster.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Kobold Soarway Diver Safari or the Seiko Monster?

The Seiko Monster carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Kobold Soarway Diver Safari.

What movement does the Kobold Soarway Diver Safari run compared to the Seiko Monster?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Kobold Soarway Diver Safari uses the ETA 2824 and the Seiko Monster uses the 4R36.

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Kobold Soarway Diver Safari

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MSRP $6,050

Seiko Monster

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MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Soarway Diver Safari43.5mm

Monster42.4mm

Power Reserve

Soarway Diver Safari40h

Monster41h

Water Resistance

Soarway Diver Safari300m

Monster200m

MSRP

Soarway Diver Safari$6,050

Monster$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

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Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824

4R36

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,050

$550

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