Which is cheaper, the Oblvlo FM DSL Automatic or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Oblvlo FM DSL Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $229, against $680 for the Praesidus 42mm Automatic — a $451 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oblvlo FM DSL Automatic or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Oblvlo FM DSL Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 42mm Automatic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oblvlo FM DSL Automatic or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Praesidus 42mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Oblvlo FM DSL Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oblvlo FM DSL Automatic or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Oblvlo FM DSL Automatic carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 42mm Automatic.

What movement does the Oblvlo FM DSL Automatic run compared to the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oblvlo FM DSL Automatic uses the Miyota 8215 and the Praesidus 42mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Oblvlo FM DSL AutomaticvsPraesidus 42mm Automatic

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

Oblvlo FM DSL Automatic

FM-DSL

MSRP $229

Praesidus 42mm Automatic

P-42-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

FM DSL Automatic40mm

42mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

FM DSL Automatic42h

42mm Automatic40h

Water Resistance

FM DSL Automatic50m

42mm Automatic100m

MSRP

FM DSL Automatic$229

42mm Automatic$680

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

42mm Automatic

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$229

$680

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