Which is cheaper, the Oblvlo GCM Mechanical or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg?

At MSRP the Oblvlo GCM Mechanical is the cheaper of the two at $231, against $489 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg — a $258 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oblvlo GCM Mechanical or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg wears larger at 44mm versus 41mm for the Oblvlo GCM Mechanical — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oblvlo GCM Mechanical or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Oblvlo GCM Mechanical.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oblvlo GCM Mechanical or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg carries a 80-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Oblvlo GCM Mechanical.

What movement does the Oblvlo GCM Mechanical run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oblvlo GCM Mechanical uses the Miyota 82S5 and the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg uses the HZ 75A0A.

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Oblvlo GCM Mechanical

GCM-MUT

MSRP $231

Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg

brandenburg-red-gold-obsidian

MSRP $489

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GCM Mechanical41mm

Brandenburg44mm

Power Reserve

GCM Mechanical42h

Brandenburg80h

Water Resistance

GCM Mechanical50m

Brandenburg100m

MSRP

GCM Mechanical$231

Brandenburg$489

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 82S5

HZ 75A0A

Power Reserve

42h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$231

$489

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