Kobold has carved out a niche in recent years by building beautifully designed rugged watches. Their client list reads like a who’s who of adventurers, Sopranos, and special ops units. Recently they unveiled a second in their line of tactical watches with subdued style.

From Kobold: Almost ten years after introducing the original Phantom Tactical Chronograph, Kobold is unveiling the Phantom Black Ops. The watch was designed with the help of U.S. Navy SEALs, who require a more stealth-like timepiece. Assembled and tested in Kobold’s facilities in Pittsburgh, the Phantom Black Ops features a stainless steel case entirely made in the USA. Hence, the Phantom Black Ops proudly displays its city and state of origin on its dial. The surgical-grade steel case is DLC-coated and matte black in appearance. On the dial, the subdials, chronograph hands and day/date display stand in reduced contrast to the main time display, while the luminous hands and hour markers are finished in a distinctive green color. As a result, the Phantom black Ops is the most legible chronograph Kobold has produced in its brief 12 year history.

At a list price of $4,650 I will not be rushing out to grab a Phantom Black Ops, but a boy can still drool.