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Kobold Soarway Diver 43

Diver

$4,750In stock
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Case

Diameter
43mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
300m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Type
Automatic
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

ETA

The dominant mid-tier Swiss automatic workhorse, in production since 1982 and used by hundreds of brands. It runs at 28,800 vph with roughly 38–42 hours of power reserve, hacks, and hand-winds; the Sellita SW200-1 is its pin-compatible alternative.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
rotating_unidirectional
Bracelet
fabric_nato

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Owners talk.

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Owners report the Kobold Soarway Diver 43 hugs the wrist well with no noticeable lug overhang on a 6.5-inch wrist and possesses a strong, non-flashy wrist presence. One owner experienced persistent functional problems with their watch, including the second hand contacting the minute hand, which continued even after servicing and a warranty replacement. This specific 43mm model is noted as the only one factory-fitted with an unsigned bracelet. Overall, owners value the Kobold Soarway Diver 43 for its comfortable wearability and distinctive wrist presence, despite some experiencing significant functional issues.

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