Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsLimes Pharo Chronograph

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.

Owners widely praise the Limes Pharo Chronograph for its vintage pocket watch aesthetic, featuring a coin-edge case design, stark lugs, and a guilloché dial. The watch is also noted for its Breguet-like styling and originality, with some appreciating the German day function. One owner found the Limes Pharo Chronograph to be a handsome dress watch with stepped lugs, coin-edge case sides, machine guilloché, and gold-tone appliques, built by the Ickler family known for refined case designs at affordable prices. The Limes Pharo Chronograph measures 13.5mm thick with 2mm from its domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Limes Pharo Chronograph highly for its distinctive vintage appearance and value in its price range.