Which is cheaper, the Seiko Alpinist or the Oblvlo TM Mechanical?

At MSRP the Oblvlo TM Mechanical is the cheaper of the two at $149, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $601 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Alpinist or the Oblvlo TM Mechanical?

The Oblvlo TM Mechanical wears larger at 41mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Alpinist or the Oblvlo TM Mechanical?

The Oblvlo TM Mechanical is rated to 50m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Alpinist or the Oblvlo TM Mechanical?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Oblvlo TM Mechanical.

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Seiko AlpinistvsOblvlo TM Mechanical

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

Seiko Alpinist

spb117j1

MSRP $750

Oblvlo TM Mechanical

TM-MUT

MSRP $149

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Alpinist39.5mm

TM Mechanical41mm

Power Reserve

Alpinist70h

TM Mechanical40h

Water Resistance

Alpinist200m

TM Mechanical50m

MSRP

Alpinist$750

TM Mechanical$149

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

6R35

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Power Reserve

70h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$750

$149

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