Which is cheaper, the Oblvlo AM-FG or the Grand Seiko SBGE253?

At MSRP the Oblvlo AM-FG is the cheaper of the two at $194, against $6,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGE253 — a $6,706 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oblvlo AM-FG or the Grand Seiko SBGE253?

The Oblvlo AM-FG wears larger at 41mm versus 40.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGE253 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oblvlo AM-FG or the Grand Seiko SBGE253?

The Grand Seiko SBGE253 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 SBGE253?

The Grand Seiko SBGE253 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 SBGE253?

The Oblvlo AM-FG runs a automatic caliber, while the Grand Seiko SBGE253 runs a spring drive (9R66).

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Oblvlo AM-FGvsGrand Seiko SBGE253

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Oblvlo AM-FG

AM-FG

MSRP $194

Grand Seiko SBGE253

sbge253g

MSRP $6,900

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AM-FG41mm

SBGE25340.5mm

Power Reserve

AM-FG40h

SBGE25372h

Water Resistance

AM-FG50m

SBGE253200m

MSRP

AM-FG$194

SBGE253$6,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

9R66

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$194

$6,900

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