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Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsSternglas Sedius

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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.

Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, featuring a well-balanced sector dial and a smooth-sweeping seconds hand from its Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement. Owners and reviewers note its pleasing wearability due to the case shape and slender lugs, and it is considered an affordable option with a good price-performance ratio. One reviewer flags legibility issues on the black dial variant, while the blue-on-white offers crispness. The Sternglas Sedius lacks a date complication and features a double-domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its classy Art Deco aesthetic and value.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Mechanical42mm
Sedius40mm
Power Reserve
IM Mechanical
Sedius
Water Resistance
IM Mechanical50m
Sedius50m
MSRP
IM Mechanical$178
Sedius$301

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
$301
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