Which is cheaper, the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

At MSRP the Oblvlo XM Racing is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $495 for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series — a $226 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the Oblvlo XM Racing — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Oblvlo XM Racing is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Oblvlo XM Racing carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series.

What movement does the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series run compared to the Oblvlo XM Racing?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series uses the 4R34 and the Oblvlo XM Racing uses the Miyota 82S7.

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX seriesvsOblvlo XM Racing

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

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

ssk001

MSRP $495

Oblvlo XM Racing

XM-RACING

MSRP $269

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

5 Sports SKX series42.5mm

XM Racing42mm

Power Reserve

5 Sports SKX series41h

XM Racing42h

Water Resistance

5 Sports SKX series100m

XM Racing50m

MSRP

5 Sports SKX series$495

XM Racing$269

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

4R34

Miyota 82S7

Power Reserve

41h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$495

$269

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