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Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Mechanical42mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
IM Mechanical40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition45h
Water Resistance
IM Mechanical50m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition100m
MSRP
IM Mechanical$178
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition$2,500

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8R48
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
24
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
$2,500

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition for its refined presence and intricate dial patterns, with some favoring its unique red dial and steel bezel over other Speedtimer models. However, some owners criticize the 24-hour subdial as useless, the date window as recessed, and the stock bracelet as difficult to fit, while others find the pushers stick out too much. One owner notes the $995 price point is high for the 6R55 movement, suggesting a lower range, though others appreciate the Seiko finishing and charm. On balance, owners rate the Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition well for its unique aesthetic and finishing, despite some functional and value concerns.

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