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Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsOrient Bambino Version 9

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 9

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 9 for its exceptional value, with dial finishing that rivals much more expensive watches and a high-end feel due to case finishing and a signed crown. The in-house F6222 movement is noted for reliable timekeeping with hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and the 41.5mm case size is considered a comfortable fit for many wrists. However, the mineral crystal is flagged as prone to scratching, and some find the movement noisy and the stock strap to be of lesser quality. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 9 highly for its impressive dial design and overall value proposition at its price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Mechanical42mm
Bambino Version 941.5mm
Power Reserve
IM Mechanical
Bambino Version 940h
Water Resistance
IM Mechanical50m
Bambino Version 930m
MSRP
IM Mechanical$178
Bambino Version 9$410

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
0mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
F6B24
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
24
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
$410
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