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Posted: Mon Jan 5th, 2009 01:26 am

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cam the last time I checked Switzerland is still in Europe and this Kobold is Swiss Made :D...and yes Kobold is manufacturing their own cases in Pittsburgh but I may be led to believe that he had plenty of the Soarway cases from Fricker still available but I will ask CS...Kobold also has their own caliber movement based on a NOS Swiss movement from the 70's largely in part due to Mike Kobolds long time relationship with Gerd Lang owner of Chronoswiss who located them from what I have read...right now I believe the Spirit of America is the only Kobold built entirely in Pitts....there is a awesome article in the latest IW about Kobold including a interview and a great read imohand6.gif

Ant to answer your question besides the obvious difference in movements,crown location,and blue second hand the Arctic Diver uses the LSD/Soarway case....the LSD is a LE of 150 and comes with more than a few extras and has a history linked to Cousteau ...while the Arctic is not an LE and will come on a canvas strap ....this is a promotion for loyal Kobold customers and an invitation for new fans to own a Kobold at a great price celebrating 10 yrs. in business...imho it is a awesome introduction to Kobold for those who have not experienced the quality....many of us here remember the old official Kobold forum at WUS and the early pricing which this watch is very reminiscent of 5-6 yrs. ago ....TY Kobold!