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Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH

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IM Mechanical
OblvloIM Mechanical
MSRP $178
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Mechanical42mm
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH42mm
Power Reserve
IM Mechanical40h
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH40h
Water Resistance
IM Mechanical50m
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH100m
MSRP
IM Mechanical$178
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH$3,700

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
L688.4
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
$3,700

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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.

LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH

The Longines Spirit Chronograph is widely praised for its excellent value, featuring a COSC-certified automatic movement with a column wheel chronograph and impressive finishing for its price. Owners and reviewers highlight its solid build, elegant dial with spectacular lume, and comfortable bracelet with a secure clasp. The aviation-inspired design is noted for its legibility and personality, with some appreciating the historical five-star rating as a nod to Longines' heritage, while others find it unnecessary clutter. Accuracy is reported as impressive, with one owner noting +1.7 seconds over 24 hours, and the movement offers a 54-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Chronograph highly for its blend of classic design, robust build, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Longines Spirit Chronograph features a high-quality ceramic bezel with satisfying bezel action. The watch's value as a mechanical chronograph under $3,000 is notable, particularly for its pilot watch design. However, the lume brightness is somewhat limited, and the finishing could be improved, with inconsistent execution of various finishes on the details.

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