Which is cheaper, the Oblvlo AM-FG or the Grand Seiko SBGC253?

At MSRP the Oblvlo AM-FG is the cheaper of the two at $194, against $13,200 for the Grand Seiko SBGC253 — a $13,006 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oblvlo AM-FG or the Grand Seiko SBGC253?

The Grand Seiko SBGC253 wears larger at 44.5mm versus 41mm for the Oblvlo AM-FG — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oblvlo AM-FG or the Grand Seiko SBGC253?

The Grand Seiko SBGC253 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Oblvlo AM-FG.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oblvlo AM-FG or the Grand Seiko SBGC253?

The Grand Seiko SBGC253 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Oblvlo AM-FG.

What movement does the Oblvlo AM-FG run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGC253?

The Oblvlo AM-FG runs a automatic caliber, while the Grand Seiko SBGC253 runs a spring drive (9R86).

Side by side

Oblvlo AM-FGvsGrand Seiko SBGC253

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Oblvlo AM-FG

AM-FG

MSRP $194

Grand Seiko SBGC253

sbgc253g

MSRP $13,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AM-FG41mm

SBGC25344.5mm

Power Reserve

AM-FG40h

SBGC25372h

Water Resistance

AM-FG50m

SBGC253200m

MSRP

AM-FG$194

SBGC253$13,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

9R86

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$194

$13,200

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