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Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsTAG Heuer Carrera

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Carrera
TAG HeuerCarrera
MSRP $15,000
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.

TAG Heuer Carrera

Owners praise the TAG Heuer Carrera's exceptional finishing, elegant design, and wearability, with many considering it a quality watch that doesn't cause regret, even in collections with higher-end brands. Some owners appreciate its progressive and appealing look, viewing it as a versatile, reliable, and well-finished modern interpretation of a classic design. The sunray dial is consistently highlighted as stunning, and the watch is seen as a good middle ground between more expensive brands. However, some owners dislike the "TAG" branding, preferring a "Heuer" only logo, and one reviewer noted the bracelet lacks refinement for its price point, with a stiff winding action and a 38-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +17 seconds per day and another noting the movement can be loud and rattly. Some owners also noted slight misalignments on hour markers and the day wheel touching the top border.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Mechanical42mm
Carrera44mm
Power Reserve
IM Mechanical40h
Carrera80h
Water Resistance
IM Mechanical50m
Carrera100m
MSRP
IM Mechanical$178
Carrera$15,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.5mm
15.27mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18kt Rose Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Calibre HEUER02 Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
80h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
$15,000
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