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Oblvlo IM TourbillonvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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

IM Tourbillon
OblvloIM Tourbillon
MSRP $810
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Tourbillon42mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
IM Tourbillon65h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
IM Tourbillon50m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
IM Tourbillon$810
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
OBL.8024
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
20
25
Complications
Tourbillon
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
$888

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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