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Oblvlo IM TourbillonvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

IM Tourbillon
OblvloIM Tourbillon
MSRP $810
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Tourbillon42mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
IM Tourbillon65h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
IM Tourbillon50m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
IM Tourbillon$810
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
12.5mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
OBL.8024
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
20
25
Complications
Tourbillon
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
$1,800

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What people say

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Oblvlo IM Tourbillon

Owners widely praise the Oblvlo IM Tourbillon for its skeletonized dial and carbon fiber case finishing, noting it looks more expensive than its price. However, some owners find the minute markers difficult to read, impacting time setting, and accuracy averages around -10 seconds per day. Concerns also exist regarding long-term reliability and parts availability for Chinese tourbillons. On balance, owners rate the Oblvlo IM Tourbillon highly for its visually striking aesthetic and perceived value, despite practical readability and accuracy drawbacks.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

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