Which is cheaper, the Oblvlo BLM II or the Citizen Zenshin Mechanical?

At MSRP the Oblvlo BLM II is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $488 for the Citizen Zenshin Mechanical — a $223 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oblvlo BLM II or the Citizen Zenshin Mechanical?

The Oblvlo BLM II wears larger at 41mm versus 40.5mm for the Citizen Zenshin Mechanical — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oblvlo BLM II or the Citizen Zenshin Mechanical?

The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Oblvlo BLM II.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oblvlo BLM II or the Citizen Zenshin Mechanical?

The Oblvlo BLM II carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Citizen Zenshin Mechanical.

What movement does the Oblvlo BLM II run compared to the Citizen Zenshin Mechanical?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oblvlo BLM II uses the Miyota 8215 and the Citizen Zenshin Mechanical uses the 8213.

Side by side

Oblvlo BLM IIvsCitizen Zenshin Mechanical

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

Oblvlo BLM II

BLM-2

MSRP $265

Citizen Zenshin Mechanical

NJ0180

MSRP $488

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BLM II41mm

Zenshin Mechanical40.5mm

Power Reserve

BLM II42h

Zenshin Mechanical40h

Water Resistance

BLM II50m

Zenshin Mechanical100m

MSRP

BLM II$265

Zenshin Mechanical$488

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

8213

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$265

$488

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