Which is cheaper, the Oblvlo GCM Mechanical or the Phoibos Narwhal?

At MSRP the Oblvlo GCM Mechanical is the cheaper of the two at $231, against $509 for the Phoibos Narwhal — a $278 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oblvlo GCM Mechanical or the Phoibos Narwhal?

The Oblvlo GCM Mechanical wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Phoibos Narwhal — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oblvlo GCM Mechanical or the Phoibos Narwhal?

The Phoibos Narwhal is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Oblvlo GCM Mechanical.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oblvlo GCM Mechanical or the Phoibos Narwhal?

The Oblvlo GCM Mechanical carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Narwhal.

What movement does the Oblvlo GCM Mechanical run compared to the Phoibos Narwhal?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oblvlo GCM Mechanical uses the Miyota 82S5 and the Phoibos Narwhal uses the Miyota 9015.

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Oblvlo GCM MechanicalvsPhoibos Narwhal

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

Oblvlo GCM Mechanical

GCM-MUT

MSRP $231

Phoibos Narwhal

phoibos-narwhal-200m-automatic-diver-watch-py061a-green-malachite

MSRP $509

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GCM Mechanical41mm

Narwhal38mm

Power Reserve

GCM Mechanical42h

Narwhal40h

Water Resistance

GCM Mechanical50m

Narwhal200m

MSRP

GCM Mechanical$231

Narwhal$509

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Malachite

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 82S5

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$231

$509

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