Which is cheaper, the Oblvlo XM Racing or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

At MSRP the Oblvlo XM Racing is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $529 for the Zelos Helmsman 3 — a $260 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oblvlo XM Racing or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Oblvlo XM Racing wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Zelos Helmsman 3 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oblvlo XM Racing or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Zelos Helmsman 3 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Oblvlo XM Racing.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oblvlo XM Racing or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Oblvlo XM Racing carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Helmsman 3.

What movement does the Oblvlo XM Racing run compared to the Zelos Helmsman 3?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oblvlo XM Racing uses the Miyota 82S7 and the Zelos Helmsman 3 uses the Miyota 9015.

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Oblvlo XM RacingvsZelos Helmsman 3

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

Oblvlo XM Racing

XM-RACING

MSRP $269

Zelos Helmsman 3

helmsman-ss-frost

MSRP $529

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

XM Racing42mm

Helmsman 340mm

Power Reserve

XM Racing42h

Helmsman 340h

Water Resistance

XM Racing50m

Helmsman 3200m

MSRP

XM Racing$269

Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 82S7

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$269

$529

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