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Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsBoldr Safari

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IM Mechanical
OblvloIM Mechanical
MSRP $178
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Mechanical42mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
IM Mechanical40h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
IM Mechanical50m
Safari200m
MSRP
IM Mechanical$178
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver Fox

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
$449

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What people say

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Oblvlo IM Mechanical

Owners praise the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's cool looks, good lume, and bubble crystal, with one owner finding it wears smaller than expected and is easy to read. However, timekeeping is noted as running fast, approximately +15 to 30 seconds per day. One owner finds the dial design unusual with calendar functions in chronograph-style subdials. On balance, owners appreciate the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's aesthetics and wearability, despite inconsistent timekeeping.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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