Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGA385 or the Oblvlo TM Mechanical?

At MSRP the Oblvlo TM Mechanical is the cheaper of the two at $149, against $53,000 for the Grand Seiko SBGA385 — a $52,851 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGA385 or the Oblvlo TM Mechanical?

The Oblvlo TM Mechanical wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SBGA385 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SBGA385 or the Oblvlo TM Mechanical?

The Grand Seiko SBGA385 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Oblvlo TM Mechanical.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGA385 or the Oblvlo TM Mechanical?

The Grand Seiko SBGA385 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Oblvlo TM Mechanical.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGA385 run compared to the Oblvlo TM Mechanical?

The Grand Seiko SBGA385 runs a spring drive caliber (9R15), while the Oblvlo TM Mechanical runs a automatic.

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Grand Seiko SBGA385vsOblvlo TM Mechanical

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Grand Seiko SBGA385

sbga385g

MSRP $53,000

Oblvlo TM Mechanical

TM-MUT

MSRP $149

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGA38540mm

TM Mechanical41mm

Power Reserve

SBGA38572h

TM Mechanical40h

Water Resistance

SBGA385100m

TM Mechanical50m

MSRP

SBGA385$53,000

TM Mechanical$149

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9R15

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Type

Spring Drive

Automatic

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$53,000

$149

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