Which is cheaper, the Oblvlo NM Automatic or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Oblvlo NM Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $210, against $350 for the Seiko 5KX — a $140 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oblvlo NM Automatic or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 40mm for the Oblvlo NM Automatic — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oblvlo NM Automatic or the Seiko 5KX?

The Oblvlo NM Automatic is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oblvlo NM Automatic or the Seiko 5KX?

The Oblvlo NM Automatic carries a 50-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko 5KX.

What movement does the Oblvlo NM Automatic run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oblvlo NM Automatic uses the Seiko NH39 and the Seiko 5KX uses the Seiko 4R36.

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Oblvlo NM AutomaticvsSeiko 5KX

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MSRP $210

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MSRP $350

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

NM Automatic40mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

NM Automatic50h

5KX41h

Water Resistance

NM Automatic50m

5KX100m

MSRP

NM Automatic$210

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Lume

Super-LumiNova

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH39

Seiko 4R36

Power Reserve

50h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$210

$350

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