Which is cheaper, the Straton Classic Driver or the Oblvlo TM Simple?

At MSRP the Oblvlo TM Simple is the cheaper of the two at $149, against $299 for the Straton Classic Driver — a $150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Straton Classic Driver or the Oblvlo TM Simple?

The Oblvlo TM Simple wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Straton Classic Driver — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Straton Classic Driver or the Oblvlo TM Simple?

The Straton Classic Driver is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Oblvlo TM Simple.

What movement does the Straton Classic Driver run compared to the Oblvlo TM Simple?

The Straton Classic Driver runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 6S21), while the Oblvlo TM Simple runs a automatic (Miyota 8215).

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Straton Straton Classic DrivervsOblvlo TM Simple

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Straton Straton Classic Driver

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MSRP $299

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Oblvlo TM Simple

TM-SIM

MSRP $149

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At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Straton Classic Driver40mm

TM Simple41mm

Power Reserve

Straton Classic Driver—

TM Simple42h

Water Resistance

Straton Classic Driver200m

TM Simple50m

MSRP

Straton Classic Driver$299

TM Simple$149

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

—

Black

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Miyota 6S21

Miyota 8215

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$149

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