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Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsVario Futurist

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IM Mechanical
OblvloIM Mechanical
MSRP $178
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Mechanical42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
IM Mechanical40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
IM Mechanical50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
IM Mechanical$178
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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