Which is cheaper, the Oblvlo EM Retro or the Grand Seiko SBGA375?

At MSRP the Oblvlo EM Retro is the cheaper of the two at $719, against $5,600 for the Grand Seiko SBGA375 — a $4,881 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oblvlo EM Retro or the Grand Seiko SBGA375?

The Oblvlo EM Retro wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SBGA375 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oblvlo EM Retro or the Grand Seiko SBGA375?

The Grand Seiko SBGA375 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Oblvlo EM Retro.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oblvlo EM Retro or the Grand Seiko SBGA375?

The Grand Seiko SBGA375 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Oblvlo EM Retro.

What movement does the Oblvlo EM Retro run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGA375?

The Oblvlo EM Retro runs a automatic caliber, while the Grand Seiko SBGA375 runs a spring drive (9R65).

Side by side

Oblvlo EM RetrovsGrand Seiko SBGA375

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

Oblvlo EM Retro

EM-RT

MSRP $719

Grand Seiko SBGA375

sbga375g

MSRP $5,600

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

EM Retro43mm

SBGA37540mm

Power Reserve

EM Retro40h

SBGA37572h

Water Resistance

EM Retro50m

SBGA375100m

MSRP

EM Retro$719

SBGA375$5,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

9R65

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$719

$5,600

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