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Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Oblvlo VM Skeleton

42 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Skeleton
MSRP
$216
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Oblvlo VM Skeleton is the Orient Bambino Open Heart ($315) — open-heart / skeleton and Skeleton dial. If price is the constraint, the Swatch Big Bold SwatchPAY at $105 (vs $216 for the VM Skeleton) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Orient Star M34 Avant-garde F8 Skeleton is the standout microbrand take — open-heart / skeleton and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold ($5,639) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

42 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Orient Star M34 Avant-garde F8 Skeleton
Orient Star

M34 Avant-garde F8 Skeleton

3 variants · Contemporary
42.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,905MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton
Orient Star

Avant-garde Skeleton

3 variants · Contemporary
42.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$765MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
BERNY Men's Skeleton Mechanical Watch
BERNYmicro

Men's Skeleton Mechanical Watch

6 variants
42mm·Automatic
$140MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Skeleton Gold Watch-AM7018M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Skeleton Gold Watch-AM7018M

6 variants
40mm·Automatic
$100MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton
Spinnakermicro

Croft 42 Skeleton

7 variants · Croft
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$435MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind
Duckworth Prestexmicro

Skeleton Manual Wind

2 variants
42mm·Manual
$1,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Oblvlo SK Air Skeleton
Oblvlomicro
SK Series

SK Air Skeleton

 
42mm·Automatic
$360MSRP
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BERNY Berny-Customize-Men Automatic Skeleton Watch-AM198M
BERNYmicro

Berny-Customize-Men Automatic Skeleton Watch-AM198M

 
42mm·Automatic
$160MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Undone Aquadeep K9
Undonemicro
Aquadeep K9 Crystal Black

Aquadeep K9

2 variants
43mm·Automatic
$1,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Zinvo Blade Spirit 44mm — off-center open-worked skeleton with hours sub-dial
Zinvomicro

Blade Spirit 44mm — off-center open-worked skeleton with hours sub-dial

3 variants
44mm·Automatic
$650MSRP
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Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic II
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Republic II

2 variants
41.2mm·Automatic
$449MSRP
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Lilienthal Berlin Neolux Skeleton – Dark Grey
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Neolux Skeleton – Dark Grey

 
42mm·Automatic
$679MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Orient Bambino Open Heart
Orient

Bambino Open Heart

2 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Orient Helios
Orient

Helios

4 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$335MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Orient 75th Anniversary RA-TX0210L10B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-TX0210L10B

 
42.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Swatch Am51
Swatch

Am51

Ref. SO30B400
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

18 variants
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Casio GM-2100
Casio
G-Shock

GM-2100

2 variants · G-Shock
44.4mm·Quartz·200m WR
$220MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model

 
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$430MSRP
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Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Casio GBM-2100A
Casio
G-Shock

GBM-2100A

 
44.4mm·Quartz·200m WR
$280MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Casio GM-2110D
Casio
G-Shock

GM-2110D

4 variants · G-Shock
44.4mm·Quartz·200m WR
$330MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton

Cheaper alternatives· 6

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Swatch Big Bold SwatchPAY
Swatch
Bnwpay

Big Bold SwatchPAY

4 variants · Bnwpay
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Swatch Manawapay
Swatch

Manawapay

Ref. SO29B101-5300
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Swatch Oraspay
Swatch

Oraspay

Ref. SO29B102-5300
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Casio AW-80
Casio

AW-80

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$46MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Casio AE-1200WH
Casio

AE-1200WH

7 variants
42.1mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Casio MRW-200H
Casio

MRW-200H

6 variants
44.6mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold
Norqain

Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,639MSRP
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Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm
Norqain

Independence Skeleton 42mm

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,091MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto
Christopher Ward
Bel Canto

C1 Bel Canto

10 variants · Bel Canto
41mm·Automatic
$4,725MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Norqain Independence Skeleton Simon Moser Special Edition
Norqain

Independence Skeleton Simon Moser Special Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,990MSRP
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Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti)
Christopher Ward

Twelve X (Ti)

2 variants · Twelve
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,375MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto

 
42mm·Automatic
$2,275MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Orient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart
Orient

Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Tissot T-Complication Squelette
Tissot

T-Complication Squelette

 
43mm·Manual
$2,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema

 
42mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher Ward
Bel Canto

C1 Bel Canto Classic

8 variants · Bel Canto
41mm·Automatic
$4,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Oblvlo VM Skeleton
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