Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Kraken or the Oblvlo TM Simple?

At MSRP the Oblvlo TM Simple is the cheaper of the two at $149, against $499 for the Phoibos Kraken — a $350 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Kraken or the Oblvlo TM Simple?

The Oblvlo TM Simple wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Phoibos Kraken — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Kraken or the Oblvlo TM Simple?

The Phoibos Kraken is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Oblvlo TM Simple.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Phoibos Kraken or the Oblvlo TM Simple?

The Oblvlo TM Simple carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Kraken.

What movement does the Phoibos Kraken run compared to the Oblvlo TM Simple?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Phoibos Kraken uses the Miyota 9015 and the Oblvlo TM Simple uses the Miyota 8215.

Side by side

Phoibos KrakenvsOblvlo TM Simple

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

Phoibos Kraken

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MSRP $499

Oblvlo TM Simple

TM-SIM

MSRP $149

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Kraken40mm

TM Simple41mm

Power Reserve

Kraken40h

TM Simple42h

Water Resistance

Kraken200m

TM Simple50m

MSRP

Kraken$499

TM Simple$149

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Green

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Miyota 8215

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$149

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