Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsIWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Grande Complication

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Oblvlo IM Mechanical at true scale

IM Mechanical

IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Grande Complication at true scale

Portugieser Grande Complication

Diameter

42mm

45mm

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

16.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

44h

MSRP

$178

n/a

Movement

Automatic

79091

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
12.5mm
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
950 Platinum
Finish
n/a
Platinum
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Silver
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
n/a
79091
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
44h
Jewels
24
75
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
n/a
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Reviews

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Oblvlo IM Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Oblvlo IM Mechanical for its impressive build quality, with one owner noting it still looks good after nearly eight years. The case finishing and bubble crystal are considered quite nice, and the lume is good, though the dial design is unusual with calendar functions in chronograph-style subdials. Some owners find it wears smaller than expected and is easy to read once accustomed to the dial, while others note the deep-set hour markers are difficult to see from an angle due to the crystal's curvature. Timekeeping is reported to run fast, approximately +15 to 30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Oblvlo IM Mechanical highly for its unexpected build quality and distinctive aesthetic at its price point.

IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Grande Complication

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw377601 Portugieser Grande Complication's impressive complications, including a 400-year calendar and a highly accurate moon phase. The watch is frequently described as a grail piece, with many admiring its technical complexity and elegant yet tough appearance. Some owners specifically highlight IWC's raised indices as superior. However, a few find the dial appears plasticky, and some users note the watch looks large on the wrist, with one owner deeming it feminine and disliking the lug design. Setting the perpetual calendar is also noted as complex. Overall, owners rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw377601 Portugieser Grande Complication highly for its remarkable complications and grail-worthy appeal.

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