Which is cheaper, the Oblvlo GM Skeleton or the Grand Seiko SBGE285?

At MSRP the Oblvlo GM Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $209, against $8,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGE285 — a $8,691 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oblvlo GM Skeleton or the Grand Seiko SBGE285?

The Oblvlo GM Skeleton wears larger at 44mm versus 41mm for the Grand Seiko SBGE285 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oblvlo GM Skeleton or the Grand Seiko SBGE285?

The Grand Seiko SBGE285 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Oblvlo GM Skeleton.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oblvlo GM Skeleton or the Grand Seiko SBGE285?

The Grand Seiko SBGE285 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Oblvlo GM Skeleton.

What movement does the Oblvlo GM Skeleton run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGE285?

The Oblvlo GM Skeleton runs a automatic caliber, while the Grand Seiko SBGE285 runs a spring drive (9R66).

Side by side

Oblvlo GM SkeletonvsGrand Seiko SBGE285

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

Oblvlo GM Skeleton

MSRP $209

Grand Seiko SBGE285

sbge285g

MSRP $8,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GM Skeleton44mm

SBGE28541mm

Power Reserve

GM Skeleton40h

SBGE28572h

Water Resistance

GM Skeleton50m

SBGE285100m

MSRP

GM Skeleton$209

SBGE285$8,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

9R66

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$209

$8,900

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