Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Quartz or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

At MSRP the Oblvlo XM Racing is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $335 for the Seiko Essentials Quartz — a $66 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Essentials Quartz or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Oblvlo XM Racing wears larger at 42mm versus 38.9mm for the Seiko Essentials Quartz — a 3.1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Quartz or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Oblvlo XM Racing is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Quartz.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Essentials Quartz or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Oblvlo XM Racing carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Seiko Essentials Quartz.

What movement does the Seiko Essentials Quartz run compared to the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Seiko Essentials Quartz runs a quartz caliber (6N52), while the Oblvlo XM Racing runs a automatic (Miyota 82S7).

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Seiko Essentials QuartzvsOblvlo XM Racing

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Seiko Essentials Quartz

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MSRP $335

Oblvlo XM Racing

XM-RACING

MSRP $269

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Quartz38.9mm

XM Racing42mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Quartz40h

XM Racing42h

Water Resistance

Essentials Quartz100m

XM Racing50m

MSRP

Essentials Quartz$335

XM Racing$269

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

6N52

Miyota 82S7

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$335

$269

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