Which is cheaper, the Seiko Alpinist or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

At MSRP the Oblvlo XM Racing is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $481 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Alpinist or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Oblvlo XM Racing wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

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

The Oblvlo XM Racing is rated to 50m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

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

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Oblvlo XM Racing.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35 and the Oblvlo XM Racing uses the Miyota 82S7.

Side by side

Seiko AlpinistvsOblvlo XM Racing

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

Seiko Alpinist

spb117j1

MSRP $750

Oblvlo XM Racing

XM-RACING

MSRP $269

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Alpinist39.5mm

XM Racing42mm

Power Reserve

Alpinist70h

XM Racing42h

Water Resistance

Alpinist200m

XM Racing50m

MSRP

Alpinist$750

XM Racing$269

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)

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

6R35

Miyota 82S7

Power Reserve

70h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$750

$269

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