Which is cheaper, the Oblvlo BLM II or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

At MSRP the Oblvlo BLM II is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $388 for the Vario 1918 Medic Brass — a $123 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oblvlo BLM II or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Oblvlo BLM II wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Vario 1918 Medic Brass — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oblvlo BLM II or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Vario 1918 Medic Brass is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Oblvlo BLM II.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oblvlo BLM II or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Oblvlo BLM II carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vario 1918 Medic Brass.

What movement does the Oblvlo BLM II run compared to the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oblvlo BLM II uses the Miyota 8215 and the Vario 1918 Medic Brass uses the Seiko NH38A.

Side by side

Oblvlo BLM IIvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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

Oblvlo BLM II

BLM-2

MSRP $265

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

vario-1918-medic-brass-white-dial-with-white-lume

MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BLM II41mm

1918 Medic Brass40mm

Power Reserve

BLM II42h

1918 Medic Brass40h

Water Resistance

BLM II50m

1918 Medic Brass100m

MSRP

BLM II$265

1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

White

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

Seiko NH38A

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$265

$388

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