Which is cheaper, the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive is the cheaper of the two at $194, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $556 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive is rated to 200m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive.

What movement does the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive uses the Miyota 8215 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

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Oblvlo DM Skeleton DivevsSeiko Alpinist

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

Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive

DM-SIM

MSRP $194

Seiko Alpinist

spb117j1

MSRP $750

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DM Skeleton Dive40mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

DM Skeleton Dive42h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

DM Skeleton Dive200m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

DM Skeleton Dive$194

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

Super-LumiNova

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

6R35

Power Reserve

42h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$194

$750

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