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Oblvlo IM TourbillonvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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

IM Tourbillon
OblvloIM Tourbillon
MSRP $810
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Tourbillon42mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
IM Tourbillon65h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
IM Tourbillon50m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
IM Tourbillon$810
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
OBL.8024
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
20
25
Complications
Tourbillon
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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