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Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsTimefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC

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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.

Timefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC

Owners widely praise the Timefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC for its unique, "badass," rugged, and futuristic design, with some finding its "ugly" aesthetic appealing for its bombproof nature. The Seiko 6R15 movement winds smoothly and operates quietly, and the watch features 100m water resistance and a flat sapphire crystal. The 12 o'clock crown is noted as easy to use by rolling, and the fixed lugs necessitate NATO straps. Some owners report issues with Timefactors' ordering system and customer service, and one found a speck of dust under the crystal, though another noted no imperfections. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC highly for its distinctive "beater" watch build and unique aesthetic at the price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Mechanical42mm
SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC40.2mm
Power Reserve
IM Mechanical40h
SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC50h
Water Resistance
IM Mechanical50m
SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC100m
MSRP
IM Mechanical$178
SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
54.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R15
Power Reserve
40h
50h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
$315
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