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Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsTissot Telemeter 1938

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IM Mechanical
OblvloIM Mechanical
MSRP $178
Telemeter 1938
TissotTelemeter 1938
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Mechanical42mm
Telemeter 193842mm
Power Reserve
IM Mechanical40h
Telemeter 193868h
Water Resistance
IM Mechanical50m
Telemeter 193830m
MSRP
IM Mechanical$178
Telemeter 1938$2,400

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
13.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Valjoux A05.231
Power Reserve
40h
68h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
$2,400

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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.

Tissot Telemeter 1938

The Tissot Telemeter 1938 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired aesthetic, handsome dial finishing, and value as a mechanical chronograph. Owners and reviewers highlight its balanced dial, the "old-looking" vintage logo, and the attractive two-tone dial variations. The Valjoux A05.231 movement is noted for its 68-hour power reserve, though one owner describes its feel as "alive" and "like its engine." The double-sided anti-reflective coating and the way sunlight interacts with the hands are also appreciated. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as being too large for a retro-inspired watch, with many wishing for a smaller option, and its 30-meter water resistance is considered poor. The pusher feel is described as sharp, though slightly stiff, and one reviewer found the Tissot branding on the dial and crown excessive.

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