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Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsSpinnaker Hull Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hull Chronograph
SpinnakerHull Chronograph
MSRP $149
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Spinnaker Hull Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull Chronograph for its stunning textured dial and impressive value, with a meca-quartz movement offering quartz accuracy and mechanical chronograph function. The build quality, including a milled clasp, solid links, and sapphire crystal with AR coating, is noted as exceeding expectations for the price. One owner finds the 42mm case wearable due to short lugs, while another describes the dial as gorgeous and the watch as running perfectly. However, one owner reports a $198 repair quote for a cracked crystal, described as "fused to the case," though other forum members dispute this cost. The lume is considered mediocre, and the 24-hour subdial is seen by one owner as functionally futile. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Chronograph highly for its exceptional dial and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Burnt Maroon features a reliable and accurate Seiko VK73 movement. A suitable lug-to-lug fit makes it suitable for smaller wrists. The watch's 15mm thickness may be a drawback for some, particularly those with smaller wrists or those who prefer a more compact watch.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Mechanical42mm
Hull Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
IM Mechanical40h
Hull Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
IM Mechanical50m
Hull Chronograph100m
MSRP
IM Mechanical$178
Hull Chronograph$149

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Maroon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
$149
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