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Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsTissot PR516

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IM Mechanical
OblvloIM Mechanical
MSRP $178
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $2,150

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Mechanical42mm
PR51641mm
Power Reserve
IM Mechanical40h
PR51668h
Water Resistance
IM Mechanical50m
PR516100m
MSRP
IM Mechanical$178
PR516$2,150

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14.19mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
$2,150

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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 PR516

The Tissot PR516 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired design, robust and well-finished case, and the value it offers. Owners and reviewers frequently highlight its crisp dials, heritage inspiration, and modern refinements like the Powermatic 80 movement. Some owners appreciate its size and jubilee bracelet, finding it comfortable and a good alternative to other models. However, several sources note a 14mm thickness that can feel noticeable, and the bracelet clasp is considered a weak point by one reviewer, being a folded steel design. The case design is described by some as unrefined or boring, lacking the appeal of the original 70s model, and one enthusiast finds the hands a dealbreaker. The fixed bezel on some variants is seen as a gimmick by some owners, and the orange subdial hand can be difficult to read. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its strong vintage aesthetic and robust build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Valjoux automatic movement is a key strength. The price point of €2,145 is a point of contention.

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