Which is cheaper, the Seiko 5KX or the Oblvlo TM Simple?

At MSRP the Oblvlo TM Simple is the cheaper of the two at $149, against $350 for the Seiko 5KX — a $201 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko 5KX or the Oblvlo TM Simple?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 41mm for the Oblvlo TM Simple — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko 5KX or the Oblvlo TM Simple?

The Oblvlo TM Simple is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko 5KX or the Oblvlo TM Simple?

The Oblvlo TM Simple carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko 5KX.

What movement does the Seiko 5KX run compared to the Oblvlo TM Simple?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko 5KX uses the 4R36 and the Oblvlo TM Simple uses the Miyota 8215.

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Seiko 5KXvsOblvlo TM Simple

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

MSRP $350

MSRP $149

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

5KX42.5mm

TM Simple41mm

Power Reserve

5KX41h

TM Simple42h

Water Resistance

5KX100m

TM Simple50m

MSRP

5KX$350

TM Simple$149

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

4R36

Miyota 8215

Power Reserve

41h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$149

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