Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGE285 or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

At MSRP the Oblvlo XM Racing is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $8,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGE285 — a $8,631 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGE285 or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Oblvlo XM Racing wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Grand Seiko SBGE285 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SBGE285 or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Grand Seiko SBGE285 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Oblvlo XM Racing.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGE285 or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Grand Seiko SBGE285 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Oblvlo XM Racing.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGE285 run compared to the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Grand Seiko SBGE285 runs a spring drive caliber (9R66), while the Oblvlo XM Racing runs a automatic (Miyota 82S7).

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Grand Seiko SBGE285vsOblvlo XM Racing

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Grand Seiko SBGE285

sbge285g

MSRP $8,900

Oblvlo XM Racing

XM-RACING

MSRP $269

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGE28541mm

XM Racing42mm

Power Reserve

SBGE28572h

XM Racing42h

Water Resistance

SBGE285100m

XM Racing50m

MSRP

SBGE285$8,900

XM Racing$269

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9R66

Miyota 82S7

Type

Spring Drive

Automatic

Power Reserve

72h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$8,900

$269

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