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

At MSRP the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive is the cheaper of the two at $194, against $265 for the Seiko Essentials Chronograph — a $71 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Essentials Chronograph wears larger at 41.5mm versus 40mm for the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

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

The Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Chronograph.

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

The Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 8215), while the Seiko Essentials Chronograph runs a quartz (Seiko 8T63).

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Oblvlo DM Skeleton DivevsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive

MSRP $194

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph

MSRP $265

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DM Skeleton Dive40mm

Essentials Chronograph41.5mm

Power Reserve

DM Skeleton Dive42h

Essentials Chronograph—

Water Resistance

DM Skeleton Dive200m

Essentials Chronograph100m

MSRP

DM Skeleton Dive$194

Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

Seiko 8T63

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$194

$265

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