Which is cheaper, the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive or the Geckota Phalanx?

At MSRP the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive is the cheaper of the two at $194, against $349 for the Geckota Phalanx — a $155 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Geckota Phalanx wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Geckota Phalanx.

What movement does the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive run compared to the Geckota Phalanx?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive uses the Miyota 8215 and the Geckota Phalanx uses the ETA 2824.

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Oblvlo DM Skeleton DivevsGeckota Phalanx

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

Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive

DM-SIM

MSRP $194

Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DM Skeleton Dive40mm

Phalanx42mm

Power Reserve

DM Skeleton Dive42h

Phalanx40h

Water Resistance

DM Skeleton Dive200m

Phalanx300m

MSRP

DM Skeleton Dive$194

Phalanx$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Thickness

12mm

13.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

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Lug Width

20mm

—

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

200m

300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Green

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

ETA 2824

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$194

$349

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