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Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsHELM Vanuatu

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IM Mechanical
OblvloIM Mechanical
MSRP $178
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Mechanical42mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
IM Mechanical40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
IM Mechanical50m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
IM Mechanical$178
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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