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Kobold Polar Surveyor Chronograph

Chronograph

$9,250In stock

Case

Diameter
41mm
Thickness
17mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
300m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Valjoux 7754
Type
Automatic

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Sub-dials
3
Bezel
rotating_bidirectional
Bracelet
fabric_nato

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Owners widely praise Kobold's robust American styling and build quality, with several calling the watches beautifully made and well-constructed even by independent assessment; one longtime enthusiast wears the Spirit of America daily on NATO and bracelet, describing it as amazing. The ETA 7754 automatic, 300m water resistance, and 41mm case support confident field use. However, significant and persistent concerns shadow the watch: the brand owner faces accusations of scamming, undelivered watches, and poor customer service; service and repair times are extremely long, and parts are reportedly next to impossible to obtain. Pricing is contentious—some owners feel a stock ETA movement in a 15mm steel case at $5,000 lacks value against competing Omega or Sinn models at similar price points, though others find good value on the secondary market.

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