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WatchFeen · 15 November 2013, 04:42 AM

Hey guys I was wondering if anyone had ANY knowledge at all about a watch brand Kobald?

I can't seem to find much info on value or anything as I have a pretty extensive collection of these watches that were brought to me just recently.

Was hoping maybe somebody had a contact that could help inform me on these watches?

Anything helps, thanks guys.

Cc1966 · 15 November 2013, 04:46 AM

U.S. made high performance watches. I know that military members really go for them.

rozyd · 15 November 2013, 04:48 AM

Kobold watches used to be rebranded Sinns. And for a long time they shared parts... FWIW... now they are a completely unique entity.

fliphandywork · 15 November 2013, 04:58 AM

They make some nice watches. I think they are out of Pennsylvania. IMO, they are kind of generic for my taste.

mfer · 15 November 2013, 05:01 AM

plenty of used ones for sale...
http://www.watchrecon.com/?brand=kobold

Amer · 15 November 2013, 05:04 AM

Overpriced, but they have a loyal cult following.

They have gone through several rough patches business wise but they seem to be stable now.

I know they owed Fricker $$$ for a case design and in the end Fricker had the rights to Kobold's "seal" design...So now you see many boutique brands have used that "basic" design for their cases. Lawless Tourby, Dievas and West Coast Time and many more.

kilyung · 15 November 2013, 06:46 AM

They are "Stone Cold".

Jocke · 15 November 2013, 06:49 AM

The last I heard was he was flashing a badge at a US airport and then deported to Germany.

About his watches I don't care.

cop414 · 15 November 2013, 06:51 AM

I've heard of them, some of the models do resemble the Sinn line which I like.

HL65 · 15 November 2013, 07:08 AM

Yes--they are made in Pittsburgh where owner is from.

15 November 2013, 04:42 AM	#1
WatchFeen "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Keifer Location: Katy Watch: Sub 116610 LV Posts: 571	Ever heard of Kobald? Hey guys I was wondering if anyone had ANY knowledge at all about a watch brand Kobald? I can't seem to find much info on value or anything as I have a pretty extensive collection of these watches that were brought to me just recently. Was hoping maybe somebody had a contact that could help inform me on these watches? Anything helps, thanks guys.

15 November 2013, 04:46 AM	#2
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	U.S. made high performance watches. I know that military members really go for them. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

15 November 2013, 05:01 AM	#5
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	plenty of used ones for sale... http://www.watchrecon.com/?brand=kobold __________________ member#3242

15 November 2013, 06:49 AM	#8
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	The last I heard was he was flashing a badge at a US airport and then deported to Germany. About his watches I don't care. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

15 November 2013, 06:51 AM	#9
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,258	I've heard of them, some of the models do resemble the Sinn line which I like. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

15 November 2013, 04:48 AM	#3
rozyd "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Watch: SD,DD,Exp1,Daytona Posts: 550	Kobold watches used to be rebranded Sinns. And for a long time they shared parts... FWIW... now they are a completely unique entity.

15 November 2013, 04:58 AM	#4
fliphandywork "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Watch: Precision Posts: 435	They make some nice watches. I think they are out of Pennsylvania. IMO, they are kind of generic for my taste.

15 November 2013, 05:04 AM	#6
Amer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Amer Location: California love Watch: 126600, 116619LB Posts: 198	Overpriced, but they have a loyal cult following. They have gone through several rough patches business wise but they seem to be stable now. I know they owed Fricker $$$ for a case design and in the end Fricker had the rights to Kobold's "seal" design...So now you see many boutique brands have used that "basic" design for their cases. Lawless Tourby, Dievas and West Coast Time and many more.

15 November 2013, 06:46 AM	#7
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	They are "Stone Cold".

15 November 2013, 07:08 AM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Yes--they are made in Pittsburgh where owner is from. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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