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Oblvlo IM TourbillonvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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

IM Tourbillon
OblvloIM Tourbillon
MSRP $810
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Tourbillon42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
IM Tourbillon65h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
IM Tourbillon50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
IM Tourbillon$810
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.5mm
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
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
20
25
Complications
Tourbillon
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
$328

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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 Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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