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Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsPhoibos Reef Master

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IM Mechanical
OblvloIM Mechanical
MSRP $178
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Mechanical42mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
IM Mechanical40h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
IM Mechanical50m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
IM Mechanical$178
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
$335

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What people say

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Oblvlo IM Mechanical

Owners praise the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's cool looks, good lume, and bubble crystal, with one owner finding it wears smaller than expected and is easy to read. However, timekeeping is noted as running fast, approximately +15 to 30 seconds per day. One owner finds the dial design unusual with calendar functions in chronograph-style subdials. On balance, owners appreciate the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's aesthetics and wearability, despite inconsistent timekeeping.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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