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Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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IM Mechanical
OblvloIM Mechanical
MSRP $178
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Mechanical42mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
IM Mechanical40h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
IM Mechanical50m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
IM Mechanical$178
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Anacapa
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
$699

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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.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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